Pot Au Feu

Serves: 6

Imelda VonRueden

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

49

Sweetness

48

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1360 g

Beef (shank)

8 cups

Beef Stock

1

Water

Directions:

1

Simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes

2

In a large kettle combine the beef, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, cheesecloth bag, stock, salt and water to cover

3

Bring to a boil and simmer, partially covered, skimming, for 1 1/2: hours

4

Add chicken, bring back to boil and simmer, partially covered, skimming, 1 1/2 hours more

5

With tongs or large fork transfer meat and chicken to platter, skim fat from cooking liquid and strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl

6

Return meat and chicken to kettle and add strained cooking liquid

7

Bring liquid back to a boil and add bundles of vegetables, carrots, leeks and celery

8

Add turnips and sausage, and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes, or until vegetables and meat are tender

9

Arrange meat and vegetables on platter

10

Serve soup in bowls and allow guests to choose meat and vegetables of their choice

11

Serve with accompaniments, if desired

12

Recommended Wine: 1994 Cotes du Rhone Domaine Gramenon