Braised Belgian Endive with Bacon and Cream

Name: Braised Belgian Endive with Bacon and Cream
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 3 slices, bacon (about 3 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon, granulated sugar; , table salt; 4 , Belgian endive, medium-sized (about 4 ounces each), wilted or bruised outer leaves discarded and each endive halved lengthwise; 1/4 cup, dry white wine; 1/4 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon, minced fresh thyme leaves; 2 tablespoons, heavy cream; 1 tablespoon, minced fresh parsley leaves; , Ground black pepper

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated January/February 2002

Add a pinch of sugar and stick to the stovetop for tender braised endive with multidimensional flavor.

SERVES 4

TIME 50 minutes

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