Potée
Credit: Christopher Hirsheimer
(French Meat and Vegetable Stew)
SERVES 10
The region of Savoie lies in the frosty heart of the French Alps, and it is here that French mountain cooking thrives, producing a wealth of rich dishes like this one. When cooking this delicious stew at home you'll need a 24-quart stockpot.
1 3-lb. pork shoulder, rolled and tied
2 smoked ham hocks
3 lbs. smoked kielbasa
6 medium onions, peeled, each studded with 1 clove
4 cloves garlic, peeled
Coarse salt
5 black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
6 leeks, washed and trimmed
10 whole carrots, peeled
10 small turnips, scrubbed
4 smoked pork sausages
10 small potatoes, scrubbed
1 head green cabbage, cored and quartered
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Place pork, ham hocks, kielbasa, 1 of the onions, garlic, 1 tsp. salt, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a large, heavy pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and gently simmer for 2 hours, skimming fat and foam.
2. Add remaining 5 onions, leeks, carrots, turnips, sausages, and potatoes, and bring to a simmer. Cook over medium-low heat until vegetables are almost tender, about 30 minutes. Add cabbage; cook 10 minutes more.
3. Remove meat and vegetables and keep warm in a low oven. Reduce stock over high heat for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
4. Slice meat and sausages and place in the center of a deep platter; surround with vegetables. Ladle some broth over the dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with remaining broth and toasted bread.
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