Rustic French Pot-au-Feu — The Ultimate Comfort Feast That Feeds Body and Soul

Rustic French Pot-au-Feu — The Ultimate Comfort Feast That Feeds Body and Soul

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This centuries-old French tradition turns simple ingredients into a celebratory meal through gentle simmering and patience. The rich, golden broth serves as the

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Cooking tools:

  • Stockpot
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle
  • Slotted spoon
  • Skillet
  • Colander
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Cheesecloth
  • Slow cooker
  • Serving platter
  • Serving bowl
  • Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks (2-3 inch pieces work best)
  • 1 lb beef short ribs, bone-in for richness
  • 1 lb marrow bones (ask your butcher to cut them lengthwise)
  • 4 large large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 3 large large leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise
  • 4 medium medium turnips, peeled and quartered
  • 1 small small cabbage, cut into wedges (leave core attached)
  • 12 small small new potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
  • 1 large large onion, halved and studded with 3 whole cloves
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3 bay leaves bay leaves, preferably Turkish
  • 6 sprigs fresh parsley sprigs (save some for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp black peppercorns, whole
  • 2 tbsp coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
  • Dijon mustard for serving
  • cornichons for serving
  • coarse sea salt for serving

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