Potatoes Braised In Aromatic Broth Recipes

SIMPLE BRAISED POTATOES

Steps:

• Scrub the potatoes, then cut potatoes into 1-inch chunks.
• Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a deep skillet or broad pot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onions, garlic, a sprig of thyme or rosemary, and salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until potatoes begin to turn golden, 10 minutes.
• Add good stock to barely cover the potatoes (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and liquid is reduced, about 30 minutes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with thyme or rosemary.

BRAISED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat the oil and butter over medium-low heat in a large ovenproof skillet. Add onion, and cook until very soft, about 15 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and shallots and half the rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to medium-high, and cook until potatoes begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and add remaining rosemary and the stock.
• Cover skillet, and transfer to the oven; cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 10 minutes (timing will vary with size of potatoes). Uncover, and cook until liquid is reduced, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Serve warm.

BROTH-BRAISED POTATOES

Steps:

• Add all the ingredients except the potatoes in a saucepan with a cover, seasoning the broth well with salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, cover, decrease heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, cover, and simmer until they can be pierced easily with the tip of a knife, about 15 minutes.
• The time will vary with the type and size of the potatoes, so check a little before the 15 minute mark and then check frequently after it.
• If you'd like to serve some of the cooking liquid with the potatoes, lift the potatoes from the pan with a slotted spoon; put them in a warm bowl and cover them; turn the heat up under the broth; cook the broth for a few minutes until it reduces slightly and the flavors are more concentrated.
• Taste for salt and pepper.

POTATOES BRAISED IN AROMATIC BROTH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the potatoes and garlic in a 12-inch round casserole, at least 3 inches deep. Scatter the shallots, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and peppercorns over the top. Sprinkle with the salt and drizzle the olive oil evenly over the top. Pour in the chicken broth. Bake until the potatoes are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Turn the oven up to 450 degrees. Bake until most but not all of the liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes longer. Discard the bay leaves and herbs. Serve, spooning a little of the remaining liquid over the top.

OLIVE OIL BRAISED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Scrub potatoes under cold running water; leave skins on. Slice potatoes into thick rounds and then brush both sides of potatoes liberally with olive oil. Place potatoes on grill and grill on both sides until slightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Drizzle potatoes liberally with olive oil again on both sides and then season both sides with salt and pepper. Place baking sheet on the grates of the grill and cook for about 10 more minutes, or until cooked through in the center and crispy on the outside. Remove from grill and sprinkle with minced garlic and chopped thyme leaves. Serve.

BRAISED NEW POTATOES WITH THYME

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes until clean.
• Place potatoes in a medium saucepan. Cover with chicken broth, adding additional water as needed to barely cover potatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Drain.
• Return potatoes to saucepan and add olive oil and thyme. Toss to evenly coat. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and serve.