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<RecipeTitle>Coq au vin</RecipeTitle>
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<NbPersons>6</NbPersons>
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<IngredientText>Coq au Vin is a classic French dish of chicken cooked in red wine, a surprisingly easy way to make delectable chicken. I consulted recipes from several sources to make this one. One tip in particular from Julia Child is to blanch the bacon slices first. We didn&apos;t do this the first time we made it and the result was almost too salty. So, next time we blanched the bacon. It removes some of the saltiness from the bacon before you cook with it.
Coq au Vin Recipe
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<IngredientItem>bacon slices</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<IngredientQuantity quantity="20.0" unit="">20</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>pearl onions, peeled</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>or 1 large yellow onion, sliced</IngredientComment>
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<IngredientQuantity quantity="3.0" unit="lbs">3 lbs</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>chicken thighs and legs</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>excess fat trimmed, skin ON</IngredientComment>
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<IngredientItem>garlic cloves</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>peeled</IngredientComment>
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<IngredientItem>Salt</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<IngredientItem>pepper to taste</IngredientItem>
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<IngredientQuantity quantity="2.0" unit="cups">2 cups</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>chicken stock</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<IngredientQuantity quantity="2.0" unit="cups">2 cups</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>red wine</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>(pinot noir, burgundy, or zinfandel)</IngredientComment>
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<IngredientItem>bay leaves</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<IngredientText>Several fresh thyme sprigs
Several fresh parsley sprigs</IngredientText>
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<IngredientQuantity quantity="0.5" unit="lb">1/2 lb</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>button mushrooms</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment>trimmed and roughly chopped</IngredientComment>
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<IngredientQuantity quantity="2.0" unit="Tbsp">2 Tbsp</IngredientQuantity>
<IngredientItem>butter</IngredientItem>
<IngredientComment></IngredientComment>
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<IngredientItem>Chopped fresh parsley for garnish</IngredientItem>
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<RecipeText>METHOD
1 Blanch the bacon to remove some of its saltiness. Drop the bacon into a saucepan of cold water, covered by a couple of inches. Bring to a boil, simmer for 5 minutes, drain. Rinse in cold water, pat dry with paper towels. Cut the bacon into 1 inch by 1/4 inch pieces.
2 Brown bacon on medium high heat in a dutch oven big enough to hold the chicken, about 10 minutes. Remove the cooked bacon, set aside. Keep the bacon fat in the pan. Working in batches if necessary, add onions and chicken, skin side down. Brown the chicken well, on all sides, about 10 minutes. Halfway through the browning, add the garlic and sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper. (Note: it is best to add salt while cooking, not just at the very end. It brings out the flavor of the chicken.)
3 Spoon off any excess fat. Add the chicken stock, wine, and herbs. Add back the bacon. Lower heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through. Remove chicken and onions to a separate platter. Remove the bay leaves, herb sprigs, garlic, and discard.
4 Add mushrooms to the remaining liquid and turn the heat to high. Boil quickly and reduce the liquid by three fourths until it becomes thick and saucy. Lower the heat, stir in the butter. Return the chicken and onions to the pan to reheat and coat with sauce. Adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve.
Serves 6. Serve with potatoes or over egg noodles. Peas make a good side for this dish.
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