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Bistro Coq au Vin with Crusty Bread
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Bistro Coq au Vin with Crusty Bread

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A Bistro Coq au Vin, kissed with char and smoke, and served with Crusty Bread.

Prep
14 min
Cook
71 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb coq au vin
  • 1 lb unsalted butter
  • a pinch shallot
  • 4 oz fresh thyme
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the coq au vin generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the coq au vin and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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