AUTHENTIC COQ AU VIN
Provided by Susan Herrmann Loomis
Categories Chicken Poultry Dinner Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6 to 8 (if using a rooster); serves 4 to 6 (if using a chicken)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy stockpot over medium heat. When the butter is hot, brown the rooster on all sides, doing so in two batches if necessary. Standing back and making sure your hair is tied back and your clothes are not over the heat, add the liqueur, then flame it by lighting a match and holding it just above the pot. The liqueur will catch fire and flames will leap into the air and burn out within 1 minute.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and add the bacon. Brown it on all sides. While the bacon is browning, mince the ham with the liver and the gizzard. When the bacon is browned, add the chicken back to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Pour the wine over all. Stir in the ham and the giblets, add the bouquet garni and the garlic, and pour in just enough chicken stock to cover the chicken. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat so it is simmering, cover and cook until the chicken is tender but not falling from the bone (1-1/2 hours for a rooster; about 1 hour for chicken).
- Make the garnish:
- While the rooster is cooking, heat the butter for the mushrooms over medium heat. When it is foaming, add the mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and their juices have evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Season lightly, remove from the heat and reserve.
- Make the sauce:
- Blend the butter and flour in a small bowl to a homogeneous paste. When the chicken is cooked, about 1/4 cup of the cooking juices into the flour and butter mixture, then pour that mixture into the pan holding the chicken. Stir it in and let it cook, stirring, until the sauce is thickened. Taste for seasoning and remove from the heat. Let the dish sit at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.
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Mashesh Sharma
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Phumelela Kingfifi
[email protected]This is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The chicken is cooked in a rich red wine sauce and served with mushrooms, bacon, and pearl onions.
Md Rasad Hossain
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice.
Trit Party
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Avisek Ray
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.
Tehila Gomez
[email protected]This is one of my favorite coq au vin recipes. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with a side of mashed potatoes.
Bad ee
[email protected]This is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. It's a bit labor-intensive, but it's worth the effort.
Ekaji AKPET
[email protected]I love making this recipe in the fall when the weather is cooler. It's the perfect comfort food.
Stefan cristian Oprea
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so rich and flavorful.
Audrey P.
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Abdulrehma Khan
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food dishes. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I always serve it with a side of mashed potatoes.
Luis alejandro Lopez ruiz
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Wilsonrpg
[email protected]This is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The chicken is cooked in a rich red wine sauce and served with mushrooms, bacon, and pearl onions.
Badhon Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually serve it over rice or noodles.
Kauthar Kauts
[email protected]This was my first time making coq au vin and it was a success! The chicken was moist and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
itiswell withyou
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. The key is to use a good quality red wine and to let the chicken simmer for at least an hour.
Carter Stone
[email protected]This coq au vin recipe is a keeper! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.