POT-AU-FEU

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Herb     Potato     Bastille Day     Dinner     Beef Rib     Brisket     Carrot     Fall     Winter     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 41

Brine:
1/2 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 fresh bay leaves (or 1 dried)
2 pound beef brisket
3 4" pieces bone-in beef short ribs
Bouquet garni, meats, and vegetables:
1 head of garlic, halved crosswise
10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
10 sprigs thyme
3 fresh bay leaves (or 1 dried)
3 whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
3 2"-3" long marrow bones
2 pounds oxtails
2 pounds beef bones
1 pound veal bones
1 pound veal breast
5 large carrots (about 1 pound), peeled (2 chopped, 3 cut into 2" pieces)
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, quartered
1 1-pound piece garlic sausage
2 rutabagas (about 1 pound), peeled, cut into wedges
1 small head of savoy cabbage (about 1 pound), halved
1 pound baby potatoes
Sauces and garnishes:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh tarragon
2 garlic cloves, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons prepared white horseradish, drained
Whole grain mustard
Dijon mustard
Toasted sliced country bread
Special Equipment
Cheesecloth

Steps:

  • For brine:
  • Bring first 5 ingredients and 8 cups water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat; let cool to room temperature. Place brisket and short ribs in a large baking dish. Pour brine over to cover completely. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove meat; rinse and set aside.
  • For bouquet garni, meats, and vegetables:
  • Place first 6 ingredients in center of a triple layer of cheesecloth. Gather up edges; tie with kitchen twine to form a bundle for bouquet garni. Wrap marrow bones in cheesecloth; tie into a bundle with twine. If desired, tie oxtails with twine around circumference to keep meat from falling off bones.
  • Place brisket, short ribs, bouquet garni, marrow bones, oxtails, beef bones, veal bones, veal breast, 2 chopped carrots, celery, and onion in a very large heavy pot. Add water to cover meat (about 7 quarts). Bring to a boil, skimming off any scum and fat that rise to the surface. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming occasionally, until short ribs are tender, 2-2 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer short ribs to a 13x9x2" baking dish; add 4 cups broth from pot and tent with foil to keep meat warm and moist. Add sausage to pot; continue simmering until sausage is cooked through and remaining meats are tender, about 30 minutes longer. Transfer sausage, brisket, oxtails, and marrow bones to dish with short ribs.
  • Place a large strainer over another large pot; strain broth, discarding remaining meats, bones, and other solids in strainer. (You should have about 10 cups broth.) Return broth to a boil; add rutabagas, cabbage, potatoes, and 2" pieces of carrots. Simmer until vegetables are tender but not mushy, about 30 minutes.
  • For sauces and garnishes:
  • Mix first 5 ingredients in a small bowl to make salsa verde. Season with salt and pepper; set aside. Stir crème fraîche and horseradish in another small bowl; season with salt.
  • Transfer vegetables to a platter. Thinly slice brisket against the grain; cut sausage into 2" pieces. Return meats to baking dish.
  • Season broth in pot to taste with salt and pepper; divide among bowls. (Reserve broth from meats for another use.) Serve meats and vegetables with salsa verde, horseradish crème fraîche, and both mustards in small bowls alongside. Serve with toasted country bread.

ZIA RAO
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This is the best pot-au-feu recipe I've ever tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Mason Anders
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I'm not a huge fan of beef, but I loved this pot-au-feu. The broth was so flavorful, and the beef was so tender.


Deewana Mastana
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This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with inexpensive ingredients, but it tastes like a million bucks.


Hlengiwe Ncube
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I made this pot-au-feu in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection.


Fahad Aziz
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


ZaheerAhmed Khan
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few simple ingredients that come together to create something truly special.


Ramdulari Kumari Chaudhary
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


THE HOGE REVIEWER
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I've been making this pot-au-feu recipe for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food.


Marwa
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The broth is so hearty and warming.


Maya devi Kandel
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use different types of beef, vegetables, and herbs to create your own unique dish.


Muhammad hussan Muhammad hussan
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This is a classic French dish that is sure to impress your guests. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the beef is fall-apart tender.


DON WISE TV
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I made this pot-au-feu for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. The beef was so tender, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. Everyone loved it!


Cheryl Brewer
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This was my first time making pot-au-feu, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sylvar Queen
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I've made this pot-au-feu recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The vegetables always come out perfectly cooked, and the broth is so flavorful.


adambuhler5
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This pot-au-feu recipe is a keeper! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I served it with horseradish sauce and crusty bread, and it was a hit with my family.