Braised Chicory

• 8 heads chicory
• butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• juice of

Trim root ends of chicory and wash well in cold water. Drain. Heat 4 tablespoons butter in a shallow fireproof casserole; add raw chicory, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover chicory with buttered paper. Cover casserole and simmer over a very low heat or in a slow ov