Broccoli Marrow With Pecan Garlic Butter

• a pile of broccoli stalks
• Neutral oil with a high smoke point
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 handful chopped pecans
• 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Trim all leaves from the broccoli stalks. Being very careful, cut off the root end with a cleaver. Then cut each stalk into 4 to 5 lengths. I found it easiest to gently whack the cleaver into the stalk and then hit it with a rubber mallet to get through the stalk.
2. Place stalks in a steamer and steam for about 40 minutes. You might want to test one to see what the texture is like. Once done, lightly oil and char on a grill for about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool, cut in half, and plate.
3. Melt butter in a pot, add pecans, and stir for a couple of minutes. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and simmer gently until the garlic edges begin to crisp, but not quite brown. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour over stalks and eat immediately. If needed, you could reheat briefly to ensure the butter is still melted. Scoop the sweet, tender broccoli "marrow" with a spoon directly into your mouth!

broccoli stalks, oil, butter, handful, garlic, red pepper, lemon juice, salt

Taken from food52.com/recipes/18997-broccoli-marrow-with-pecan-garlic-butter (may not work)