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Buttered Spinach with Vinegar

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Buttered Spinach with VinegarHirsheimer & Hamilton

Use mature flat-leaf spinach— the baby leaves lack flavor and texture.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 bunches flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, rinsed, with some water clinging
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons (or more) red wine vinegar
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Gradually add spinach to a large dry pot over medium heat, allowing it to wilt between additions; cook until tender, 5-8 minutes. Drain; press to remove liquid. Wipe out pot.

    Step 2

    Melt butter in same pot over medium heat. Add spinach and 2 teaspoons vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and more vinegar, if desired; toss to coat.

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