Classic Coq Au Vin Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 bot French Burgundy - (750 ml)
  •     (or possibly California Pinot Noir)
  • 1 lrg onion sliced
  • 2 x celery stalks sliced
  • 1 lrg carrot peeled, sliced
  • 1 lrg garlic clove peeled, flattened
  • 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 x roasting chicken - (6 lbs) backbone removed,
  •     cut into 8 pcs - (2 drumsticks, 2
  •     thighs, 2 wings with top quarter of adjoining breast, and 2 breasts)
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 ounce thick-cut bacon slices crosscut into strips
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 lrg shallots minced
  • 2 lrg garlic cloves minced
  • 4 lrg fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 lrg fresh parsley sprigs
  • 2 sm bay leaves
  • 2 c. low-salt chicken broth
  • 4 Tbsp. butter - (1/2 stick)
  • 1 lb assorted fresh wild mushrooms
  •     (such as crimini and stemmed shiitake)
  • 20 x pearl onions - (1" dia) peeled
  •     (or possibly boiling onions)
  •     Salt to taste
  •     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  •     Minced fresh parsley for garnish

Description

For Marinating Chicken: Combine Wine, Onion, Celery, Carrot, Garlic, And Peppercorns In Large Pot. Bring To Boil Over High Heat. Reduce Heat To Medium And Simmer 5 Min. Cold…

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