Best 2 Roasted Vegetable Mirepoix Recipes

MIREPOIX

Steps:

• Cut the vegetables into the appropriate size based on the cooking time of the dish (see note below).
• Makes 1 pound of mirepoix, and there should be 1 pound of mirepoix to each gallon of stock you're making (with the exception of vegetable stock, which uses 4 pounds).
• Note on vegetable cut sizes: for pork and beef use approx 3-inch chunks; for chicken, use large dice; for vegetable use small dice; for fish use minced.
• Beef: stock in about 15-20 hours.
• Pork: stock in about 12-15 hours.
• Chicken: stock in about 5-7 hours.
• Vegetable: stock in about 2-4 hours.
• Fish: stock in about 45 minutes.

ROASTED VEGETABLE MIREPOIX

Steps:

• In a nonstick saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil, and cook the celery over medium-high heat, stirring, until it browns lightly. Remove the celery with a slotted spoon.
• Add the carrots to the same pan along with a little more oil if necessary. Cook over medium heat until they brown lightly. Remove the carrots with a slotted spoon.
• Add the onions to the same skillet with more oil if necessary. Brown lightly over medium heat for 4 minutes; then, add the celery and carrots. Cook for another 4 minutes. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain well.
• Return the vegetables to the saute pan with one tablespoon of the butter. Toss over medium heat, season with salt and pepper, and keep warm.