POULARDE DE NOEL (CAPON STUFFED WITH CHESTNUTS AND TRUFFLES)

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Poularde de Noel (Capon stuffed with chestnuts and truffles) image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, roasts, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 shallots
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 pound sausage meat
1/4 pound small sausages (see note)
1/4 pound bread crumbs, soaked in milk to cover for 10 minutes
1/4 cup Cognac
2 fresh mushroom caps, sliced
1 large black truffle (see note)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 pound chestnuts (see note)
1 three-pound chicken
1 carrot, chopped
1 small onion, minced
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs parsley
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup Port

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Chop the shallots and cook them for a few minutes in the butter. Add the sausage meat and sausages and cook, stirring with a fork, until the meat is lightly browned.
  • Add the bread crumbs, soaked in milk and well drained, the Cognac, the mushrooms and the truffle, cut into small sticks. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the thyme and set aside.
  • Peel and cook the chestnuts and cool them. Break into pieces, reserving about eight whole ones. Add the pieces to the stuffing mixture. Blend well. Add the remaining whole chestnuts.
  • Fill the chicken cavity with the stuffing and close the opening by sewing with kitchen thread. Rub the chicken with salt and pepper and roast for about one and one-half hour.
  • After half an hour add the carrot, onion, celery, thyme, bay leaf and parsley to the pan in which the chicken is cooking.
  • Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Keep it warm, covered with aluminum foil.
  • Skim the fat and vegetables from the pan. Add the chicken broth and bring it to a slow boil. Reduce, add Port, correct seasonings and drain in a sieve. Pour the sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1163, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 61 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 1688 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Ben Stanley
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This is a great recipe for a holiday dinner.


Lilyan Ogera
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves capon.


Zahid Ameer
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This dish is a bit expensive, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Shameer Abbasi
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I'm not a big fan of capon, but I really enjoyed this dish. The stuffing was especially good.


Sheraz Mansoor
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner.


Shakeel Ahame123
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I would definitely make this dish again.


mughal home
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This dish is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The capon is incredibly tender and flavorful.


PURPLE QUEEN
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The stuffing was a bit bland for my taste.


Chukwudi Okoli
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I've never had capon before, but I was really impressed. It was so tender and flavorful.


Hunter Proveaux
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Lilly Apple
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I made this dish for Christmas dinner, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Kathryn Berman
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Rofikulislam 2009
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my capon was a bit tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Jamal Almasri
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The capon was tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was rich and decadent.


Dr__Said__Amir__Abbas
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The capon was a bit dry, but the stuffing was amazing.


Krishna bam
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This was my first time cooking capon, and I was really impressed. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the stuffing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!


Malikshahzad Malikshahzad
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The capon is always perfectly cooked, and the stuffing is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rj Habib
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This dish was a labor of love, but it was worth every minute. The capon was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the stuffing was rich and decadent. My guests raved about it!