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COQ AU VIN JAUNE
(Rooster in yellow wine sauce)
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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 1 rooster from 1,5 to 2 kg (3 to 4 pounds),
  • 150g (3/4 cup) butter,
  • 300 g (10 oz) fresh morels,
  • 50 g (1/3 cup) flour,
  • 30 cl (1 cup 1/4) "Vin Jaune" (yellow wine),
  • 75 cl (3 cups) heavy cream,
  • salt and pepper

Franche-Comte Specialty, Coq au Vin Jaune Cooking Recipe

Preparation Steps:

1. Cut the rooster into pieces and rub them with salt, pepper and flour.

2. Brown lightly on each side, cover and place in a warm oven for 20 minutes.

3. Remove from the oven, set aside the pieces of rooster, add the "vin jaune" to the pan juices.

4. Return the rooster pieces to the pan and add the well cleaned mushrooms and the cream.

5. Cook slowly uncovered until the reduced sauce is shiny (minimum 30 minutes).

 

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