Crispy Jerusalem Artichokes with Aged Balsamic

Tender Jerusalem artichokes (sunchokes) cooked until crispy and golden, then finished with a rich brown butter sauce infused with rosemary and aged balsamic vinegar. A perfect side dish that combines earthy and tangy flavors.

6 servings
26 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds Jerusalem artichokes
  • 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
  • 4 sprigs rosemary
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron (you'll need a lid), over mediumhigh heat. Add Jerusalem artichokes and 1/4 cup water and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until Jerusalem artichokes are fork-tender, 8-10 minutes.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Uncover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until water is evaporated and Jerusalem artichokes begin to brown and crisp, 8-10 minutes longer; transfer to a platter.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Add rosemary and butter to skillet and cook, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns, about 4 minutes.

    4 min

  4. 4.

    Remove skillet from heat and stir in vinegar, scraping up any browned bits. Spoon brown butter sauce and rosemary over Jerusalem artichokes.

    2 min