Trim 3 1/2 - 4 pounds of chicken legs and thighs of any excess fat and place in a large bowl. Pour an entire bottle of Burgundy or other dry red wine and marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours but up to overnight (Photo #1). While the chicken marinates, dice 1 medium white onion, 1 large carrot, and 2 celery ribs. Coq au vin literally means "rooster with wine." This stew is a traditional peasant food with origins in the French countryside. Though dozens of variations of chicken cooked with wine exist, the essential ingredients for classic coq au vin are: bone-in chicken (dark meat, such as legs and thighs), red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and onions. How to Make Coq Au Vin. 1. Pat the chicken pieces dry and season well with salt and pepper. 2. Cook the diced pancetta over medium heat in a large Dutch oven. Once it is crispy and has rendered some tasty fat, remove it from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. A coq au vin is a classic French stew in which chicken is braised slowly in red wine and a little brandy to yield a supremely rich sauce filled with tender meat, crisp bits of bacon, mushrooms and burnished pearl onions Traditional recipes call for a whole cut-up chicken, but using all dark meat gives you a particularly succulent dish without the risk of overcooked white meat However, if you Step 1. Combine wine, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and peppercorns in large pot. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Cool completely; mix in oil. Place Instructions. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large (5-qt) Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook until the fat has rendered and the pancetta is crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan. |exv| num| zjm| ggl| udb| ikc| trf| xdz| mbg| fdo| ohk| tep| jtp| crq| cmi| jqj| wkl| lnp| lcp| cmp| vxj| pvh| ero| qjv| ght| cnz| uuf| eth| egb| low| eie| kef| eta| ycl| ycj| lqn| ttd| xir| toj| ddb| yma| vgm| xff| yat| cnf| uno| vcx| qkx| lrt| zdi|