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Coq au vin – so French, so easy

by Jeanne Horak on June 20, 2011 24 Comments in France, Gluten-free, Main course - poultry, Markets

Coq Au Vin title © J Horak-Druiff 2011

 

God bless the French. We have so much to thank them for, if you think about it. Over the years they have given us:

  • 29% of our English language (accordingto Wikipedia!) – think words such as abbatoir, cabaret, camouflage, garage, lounge, macabre, faux, panache, raconteur, silhouette, voyeur, as well as many more less obvious examples.
  • a number of inventions such as Braille script for the blind; the Guillottine; the process of Pasteurisation to kill bacteria in foods; the stethoscope; the hot air balloon; and the sewing machine
  • some of the world’s best-loved recipes, including tarte tatin, croquer monsieur, boeuf Bourguignon, French onion soup, fondue, chocolate eclairs, confit duck, and rillettes.
  • entertainers such as Brigitte Bardot, Edith Piaf, Alain Delon, Juiet Binoche, Jean Reno, Gerard Depardieu, Marcel Marceau, Yves Montand and Jeanne Moreau

They also gave us the term “flea market” which comes from the French marché aux puces, a name originally given to a market in Paris which specialized in shabby second-hand goods of the kind that might contain fleas.  And this weekend I had the rare pleasure of being able to wander through that French flea market (i.e. prop heaven!) – specifically the impressively huge Clignancourt antiques flea market.  Set in a maze of tiny pedestrian alleys near the peripherique north of the centre of Paris, this market originated in the late 17th century. Today you have to make your way from the Metro station through crowds of annoying and dodgy-looking blokes hawking fake designer sunglasses and handbags, as well as a market selling cheap clothes and African curios.  But persevere till you reach the Route des Rosiers and then turn left – it won’t be long before you spot an alleyway on your right that leads you out of the chaos and into a treasure trove of everything from vintage clothes to 10m long antique refectory tables to vintage prints and posters to jewellery to chandeliers to cutlery.  Here is at tiny selection of the beautiful things we saw.

 

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 Larger versions of the pics above and some bonus pics available in my Clignancourt Flickr album.

Something else for which we have to thank the French is coq au vin.  Literally translated as rooster in wine, this dish of rooster slowly braised in red wine with mushrooms and bacon was first officially documented in the early 20th century, but is thought to have existed as a rustic peasant dish for several centuries before that. Although it is these days often made with chicken instead of rooster, it is still a fine example of the French habit of turning a cheap cut of meat into a truly spectacular dish simply by long, slow cooking (think beef Bourguignon or cassoulet).  I made this for friends a couple of months back, using the recipe below from Nigel Slater, and was thrilled with the result:  chicken tender enough to pull apart with a fork; and a deep, rich flavour imparted by the lardons and wine. And childishly simple to make.

Vive la France!

 

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COQ AU VIN (serves 4-6)

Ingredients:

6-8 chicken joints (I prefer legs and thighs)
150g pancetta or unsmoked bacon, chopped
30g butter
2 medium onions
a large carrot
2 sticks of celery
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp flour
2 Tbsp cognac or brandy
a bottle of red wine
500-750 ml good chicken stock
4 or 5 small sprigs of thyme
3 bay leaves
40g butter
12 small onions, peeled
200g button or closed cup mushrooms

Method:

Place the pancetta/bacon into a thick-bottomed casserole together with the butter and allow to cook over a moderate heat. Stir the pancetta from time to time to prevent it burning, then when it starts to brown, use a slotted spoon to remove it from the pan to a clean bowl, leaving behind the fat in the pan.

Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them in the hot fat in the casserole, so that they fit snugly yet have room to colour. Turn them when the underside is pale gold (not dark brown!). When golden on both sides, lift the chicken out and into the bowl with the pancetta.

While the chicken is browning, peel and roughly chop the onions and carrot, and wash and chop the celery. Once the chicken is out, add the onions, celery and carrot to the pan and cook slowly, stirring from time to time, until the onion is translucent and some of the pan stickings have loosened. Add the garlic, then return the chicken and pancetta to the pan, stir in the flour and let everything cook for a minute or two before pouring in the cognac, wine and adding the herbs. Add hot chicken stock until all the chicken is covered. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat so that the sauce bubbles gently. Cover partially with a lid.

Melt the butter in a small pan, add the small peeled onions and then the mushrooms, halving or quartering them if they are too big. Let them cook until they are golden, then add them to the chicken and season with salt and pepper.

Check the chicken after 40 minutes to see how tender it is. It should be soft but not quite falling from its bones. Return to the heat if not yet tender enough.  When ready to serve, check the consistency of the gravy – of it is too runny, stir in a little cornflour mixed with water.

 

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  1. Barbara says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:13 am

    On all my trip to Paris and I never made it to this market. 🙁 I hope you f
    Made some nice purchases.

    Reply
  2. Móna Wise says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:16 am

    I am going to be plucking a few birds today. 2 roosters and 2 guinea fowl.
    I have never ‘liked’ coq au vin but yours looked so nice I might have to re-think it.
    Maybe, because we have never cooked it, what we tried was just badly prepared?
    I know that sometimes people use a ‘bad’ bottle to cook with and my motto has always been
    if you can’t drink it, why in the heck would you add it to your food?
    Which wine did you use?
    Love the flea market photos. I spent a few summers in London (worked as a nanny) when I was a teenager
    and that was how I loved whiling away the hours. Shopping. Go figure!
    Móna xx

    Reply
  3. nina says

    June 20, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Ok, so mow I am jealous……for the traveling and the meal!

    Reply
  4. meeta says

    June 20, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Oh yes – I can so imagine us wandering that flea market and then settling in for a perfect meal of your coq au vin and a good red! Hope you had a great time in Paris with your brother and family. Huge hugs!

    Reply
  5. Anavar says

    June 20, 2011 at 10:51 am

    I was looking for a coc au vin recipe and wham your blog. I’ll be making many of the dishes after your recipes. love your blog.
    Ana

    Reply
  6. bellini says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Comfort food at it’s best!

    Reply
  7. Ishay says

    June 20, 2011 at 12:53 pm

    Did you say chandeliers too? How wonderful to go away for a freshreshing Paris weekend break. Nice “God bless the French” bit too- I had to have a little laugh 🙂

    Reply
  8. Simone says

    June 20, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    I was sort of expecting a photo of you running around with a lightsword Jeanne… Mildly disappointed.. 🙂 I love those french markets! Now if only they would be selling forks and knives per piece rather then the entire set I would be even happier.. Love the shots and that coq au vin looks fab!

    Reply
  9. Judith Klinger says

    June 20, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    And we have the French, and specifically Napoleon Bonaparte, to thank for the invention of the tin can. Napoleon ran an international competition to see who could come up with the best way to transport food for his troops and the tin can won.
    You’ve made me very hungry for coq au vin! (And when you live in Italy, you have to be very careful not to say that out loud.)

    Reply
  10. Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

    June 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Ah, sigh. You know I love all things French. Very envious of your trip to Marche aux Puces, never made it there… although I have done Isle sur la Sorgue antiques market in Provence several times which I imagine is an enviable experience in itself.

    Reply
  11. Colleen says

    June 20, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    Wonderful blog post and photos. I can almost feel the vibe in the market….would like a report back of what you bought there please 🙂 So glad that you were able to meet up with your family in Paris for the weekend. Lovely coq au vin recipe. Must try it some time. Have never made my own at home before…never too old huh?? Love and hugs xx

    Reply
  12. Christy skalak says

    June 20, 2011 at 11:10 pm

    Looks Delightful!! But way too hot here in Georgia to attempt tonight so going to try and duplicate a a cold potato leek soup we had a couple of summers ago in The St. Germain district. Will definately add to my Paris files though!

    Reply
  13. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    June 21, 2011 at 1:12 am

    I’ve always wanted to visit that market, it sounds amazing. I bet you can find all kinds of amazing props there.

    Reply
  14. Elizabeth says

    June 21, 2011 at 3:24 am

    mmmmmmm… j’adore coq au vin. I first saw one bubbling gently in a giant caldron (and smelled its divine aroma) at the outdoor market in Dijon. We couldn’t believe how wonderful it was.
    But there was no flea market at the same time. How lucky are you to have seen the wonders at the Clignancourt flea market. I particularly like the boxes of beads.

    Reply
  15. lily says

    June 21, 2011 at 7:51 am

    i don’t know how to cook,now i lived for myself, i should learn

    Reply
  16. The Food Fox - Ilse van der Merwe says

    June 21, 2011 at 8:07 am

    Coq au vin is one of my all-time favourites! Just LOVE the smokiness of the bacon and the sweetness of the small onions. Always a winner, especially in winter-time here in the Winelands. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kit says

    June 21, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Looks like a wonderfully simple version of coq au vin – I haven’t made it for years, mostly because I remembered it taking so long to cook. Now I’m going to have to make it very soon – perfect for our winter weather. And I’ve got several open bottles of wine to use up after our winter festival.

    Reply
  18. Firefly says

    June 21, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    You left out things like French Fries, French Kiss and French… I can’t think of another one.
    It must be really amazing browsing through a European flea market. I imagine that you can pick up lots of old collectables there.

    Reply
  19. Shel says

    June 21, 2011 at 2:44 pm

    That flea market looks stunning! Funny….I just made Coq au vin last night…great for the cold!….yours looks yummy.
    Shel

    Reply
  20. Tokeloshe says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    My, oh my what an excellent post!

    Reply
  21. Paula @ Cookware Cooking says

    June 21, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Wonderful blog! Makes me want to go to that flea market. And your photos of the coq au vin are yummy!

    Reply
  22. Faith Kramer says

    June 22, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Hard to decide if I liked the photos or the recipe better.

    Reply
  23. lily says

    June 27, 2011 at 3:27 am

    oh , it is very delicious from the picture.i can not help thinking to eat

    Reply
  24. joey says

    June 27, 2011 at 5:51 am

    It looks amazingly good…have yet to try my hand at coq au vin, but I will soon! Yes, I agree we have much to be thankful for from the French 🙂
    Your photos from the flea market make me want to buy a ticket right now!

    Reply
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