Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   8                    leeks
   4      tablespoons   virgin olive oil
   3      cups          rose d'anjou or other provencal wine
   2      tablespoons   sugar
                        salt -- to taste
                        freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Split leeks lengthwise and cut green tops to leave 8-inch long stalks. Rinse well under cool water to remove grit and shake dry. Heat oil in a 14-inch sauté pan until smoking. Place leeks cut side down into hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add 1 cup wine and sprinkle leeks with sugar. Cook until wine has evaporated, about 4 to 5 minutes, and repeat. Repeat again. Total cooking time should be about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and serve hot or cold. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A12)