![]() For me, cognac isn’t something I keep on hand so it was a natural omission. Again, I wanted to make this version of coq au vin as easy and accessible as possible. If you’re a purist, you may scoff at cutting corners in traditional French cooking, but I wanted to turn coq au vin into an accessible weeknight meal that anyone could enjoy.įor this reason, I also eliminated cognac which is typical of traditional coq au vin recipes. Typically, once all the ingredients are combined on the stovetop, the dish is covered and transferred to a low oven for 2-3 hours. Time is really the only factor working against the traditional recipe. My version of coq au vin simplifies the classic recipe even further by eliminating the need to finish cooking the dish in the oven. I just love how something so delicious is created from a few simple, everyday ingredients. The fat from the chicken renders into the red wine along with all the other flavors and turns the sauce into this insanely rich, velvety concoction. I don’t know how to describe it, but something magical happens while coq au vin cooks. It doesn’t sound like anything special, but for those of you who have eaten (or made) coq au vin before, you know that it’s much more than just a chicken stew. What is Coq Au Vin?įor those of you who have never heard of coq au vin, it’s a traditional French stew made with chicken braised in red wine with assorted vegetables and fresh herbs. Not only is coq au vin easy to make, but it’s made in a single pan and most of the ingredients are affordable pantry staples. I just automatically assumed that it would be difficult, time-consuming and involve expensive, hard-to-find ingredients, so I just never made the effort. ![]() My trepidation probably stems from the name being French. While I had heard of coq au vin before, I had always been intimidated to cook it. The other half of you are sitting there staring at your screens thinking coq au…WHAT?! Don’t worry, this is a judgment-free zone. Would you believe me if I told you that, up until a few months ago, I had never tried coq au vin before? Now, I know half of you are reading this with mouths agape in incredulous shock. Cooked with bacon, rainbow carrots, pearl onions, mushrooms and fresh herbs, this hearty meal is best served with mashed potatoes and crusty bread. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This easy, stovetop version of Coq Au Vin results in tender, fall-off-the-bone chicken in a luscious red wine sauce. ![]()
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