Braised Chestnuts

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup dry red wine or port
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound whole chestnuts, shelled (about 2 1/2 to 3 cups nut meat)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat; add onion, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender and slightly browned. Add wine, and bring to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute. Add broth and remaining ingredients; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour or until chestnuts are tender and liquid is almost absorbed.