Sweet And Sour Braised Leeks With Bacon And Raisins

• 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
• 2 slices of thick-cut applewood smoked bacon
• 4 medium organic leeks (about 1 1/2 pounds), white and light green part cut in half, washed well; then sliced in about 3/4" pieces
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon Herbs De Provence, rubbed between your fingers
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1 large or 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
• 4 scallions, green tops separated and reserved, chopped
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• Fresh parsley and reserved green scallion tops, finely chopped for garnish

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, turning, until crisp, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; let cool and then coarsely crumble.
2. Add leeks to bacon drippings in skillet; sprinkle with some salt, a few grinds of pepper, and the Herbs De Provence. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are lightly browned and beginning to soften, about 8 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to low; add shallots, chopped white parts of scallions, raisins, and butter. Saute, stirring often, until the shallots are soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Add chicken stock to the skillet; increase heat and bring to a boil, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for a few minutes, until stock has evaporated.
5. Stir in vinegar and bacon crumbles; taste and add some more salt and black pepper, if needed; sprinkle with chopped parsley and reserved scallion green tops.rnServe warm and enjoy!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/20305-sweet-and-sour-braised-leeks-with-bacon-and-raisins (may not work)