Frenchcanadianragoutfricot Recipes

FRENCH CANADIAN RAGOUT (FRICOT)

Steps:

• HOME MADE BROWNED FLOUR: Turn oven on to broil.
• In a large skillet put about 3 cups of all purpose flour.
• Place in the oven on the middle rack.
• Let the flour brown for about 5-6 minutes.
• Remove and stir well.
• Repeat, mixing every 5-6 minutes.
• Be careful not to burn.
• This may require 4-6 times.
• Brown and mix until flour is a nice light caramel colour.
• In a large pot put the pork pieces, the studded onion, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
• Cover with water about two inches above.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hour.
• The meat should be well done.
• Remove the meat and let cool so you can handle it.
• Remove the skin and most of the fat, leaving the meat in chunks.
• Refrigerate.
• Meanwhile let the broth cool overnight so the fat comes to the top and congeals so it can be removed.
• FOR THE MEATBALLS: Mix all the other ingredients, (except browned flour) in a bowl.
• Mix well and form meatballs about one inch in diameter.
• Cover a baking pan with foil and cook the meatballs in a 350°F oven for approx 15 minutes.
• Refrigerate.
• The next day put the reserved pork meat in the pot and pour enough of the degreased broth to cover by about 3 inches.
• Bring to a light boil.
• Meanwhile, Mix the flour with cold water a bit at a time until you get a medium thick paste.
• Pour one large spoonful at a time in the broth and let simmer a few minutes.
• Repeat until the sauce is thickened to your taste (not too thick).
• Add the meatballs and cook another 7-10 minutes.
• Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.
• If you want to be traditional, also serve with the tourtiere.

FRENCH CANADIAN RAGOUT

Steps:

• In a large pot, boil hocks and all all spices.
• Boil till all the meat is easily taken off the bones.
• Remove all meat and eliminate the fat and whatever you dont want to eat from the hocks, this should take 1 to 1 and a half hours.
• Discard bones and unwanted matter.
• Set aside.
• Stain liquid and hold till later.
• In a fry pan, brown dry flour till it starts smelling great and turns lightly beige (dont let the flour burn) Add liquid to flour stirring constantly till you get a good constistency. Your call.
• Pour everything in your large pot and cook till your potatoes are done adding more spices or water for your taste.
• If anything it makes for great glue in the morning. Joking aside its a great winters rib sticking meal. Try it its delicious. MERCI.

COUNTRY RAGOUT WITH FREGOLA

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and warm the garlic and anchovies. Add pepper flakes, fennel and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their juice, the rosemary, raisins and pine nuts, and stir. Taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
• Bring 3 cups of well-salted water to a simmer. Add the fregola; stir and simmer until the pasta is tender (20 to 40 minutes, depending on its size). Add water if necessary, a quarter cup at a time.
• When pasta is tender, drain it. Return sauce to high heat, and when it is bubbling, add the cooked fregola and stir to combine. Place servings on plates, and sprinkle with grated pecorino and toasted bread crumbs.