Glazed Chestnuts Recipe

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Glazed Chestnuts
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Directions:

  1. Broth:.
  2. Bring to simmer in 4 quart pot. CAREFULLY slide pot to one side of burner so it simmers on one side only. This makes it easier to skim.
  3. Every hour use a ladle and skim the pot. Rinse ladle between uses and put in bowl of water to hold. When reduction reaches 1/4th original amount ladle into saucepan and reduce to 1 1/2 cups. Strain with fine meshed sieve. Cool and refrigerate.
  4. Chestnuts:.
  5. Fresh: arrange in single layer in a wide skillet. Pour over broth and port. Liquid should be half way up pan. Cover and bring to simmer over med heat then reduce heat to med low and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Remove lid and simmer until liquid becomes a thick glaze about 10 to 15 mins more. Move pan quickly back and forth to coat chestnuts. Add cream at this point. Simmer two minutes more. Again move pan to coat. Season. Keep warm in oven for up to 30 minutes.
  6. For bottled:
  7. Cook same way but skip 30 minute cooking while covered.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 233.53 Kcal (978 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.79g 4%
Cholesterol 6.85mg 2%
Sodium 1723.9mg 72%
Potassium 837.01mg 18%
Total Carbs 41.72g 14%
Protein 1.99g 4%
Vitamin C 70.7mg 118%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 49.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 40.31 Kcal (169 kJ)
Calories from fat 4.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.48g 4%
Cholesterol 1.18mg 2%
Sodium 297.58mg 72%
Potassium 144.48mg 18%
Total Carbs 7.2g 14%
Protein 0.34g 4%
Vitamin C 12.2mg 118%
Iron 0.2mg 5%
Calcium 8.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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