Country Sauteed Fiddleheads

This is the traditional way of cooking fiddleheads in New Brunswick.

Step: 1

Rinse fiddleheads thoroughly; trim stems. Soak in cold salted water for 5 minutes; rinse again.

Step: 2

Place fiddleheads in a large skillet; pour in enough water to cover and bring fiddleheads to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes; drain.

Step: 3

Melt butter in same skillet over medium low heat; stir in fiddleheads and toss to coat. Cook fiddleheads until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir vinegar into fiddleheads; season with salt and pepper.

Per Serving: 53 calories; protein 5.3g; carbohydrates 6.4g; fat 2g; cholesterol 4mg; sodium 50.7mg.

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