Ingredients

  • 3 pounds broccoli heads, stems trimmed to length of longest branch (about 6 medium heads)
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons mustard seeds

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Place 2 baking sheets in oven as it preheats.
  • Bring a large Dutch oven filled with water to a boil. Cut each broccoli head into quarters; cut each quarter into 3 wedges. Add broccoli to boiling water; return to a boil, and cook 2 minutes. Drain; plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain well; pat dry. Combine broccoli, oil, garlic, pepper, and salt in a bowl; toss to coat. Arrange broccoli mixture in a single layer on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Turn broiler to high (do not remove pans from oven). Broil 5 minutes or until browned in spots, rotating pans and stirring once after 3 minutes.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add pistachios; saute 4 minutes or until toasted. Cool slightly; coarsely chop.
  • Bring vinegar and remaining ingredients to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 2 minutes; drain. Place roasted broccoli on a serving platter, and sprinkle with pistachios and raisin mixture.