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"aem" > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > How do they go with pork roast? Any special recs? Pig guy was at the
> > St. Paul farmers market this morning and I did him proud.
> >
> > What about braising them (the leeks, not the pig guy) or something like
> > that? Mostly I'm interested in opinions about their compatibility with
> > pork roast.
> >
> How about leeks and barley as a side dish? Two leeks sweated for about
> ten minutes, 1 1/4 cups pearly barley stirred in, 2 1/2 cups hot
> chicken stock, baked or simmered for 30 minutes, then finished off by
> stirring in some Parmesan and some butter. This is quite tasty. It
> went really well with veal chops and I would think would pair with your
> pork roast just as well. -aem

No offense, Sir, but I'm taking your word on how tasty it is because it
sounds pretty awful to me. Maybe if I have enough wine first. , . .
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