Best French Canadian Ragout Fricot Recipes

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FRENCH CANADIAN RAGOUT



French Canadian Ragout image

This recipe comes from my mother. She came from Quebec and if you want different, here it is. She use to make it to us in the winter. I know, PORK HOCKS yeck; but try it, it's something new and great! Now, my wife makes it and its just as great! Thanks hon!

Provided by Ray G

Categories     Weeknight

Time 3h

Yield 4 people, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 pork hocks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cloves or 1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup flour
4 red potatoes

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 304.5, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 7.3

CHICKEN STEW 'FRICOT'



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A French Acadian recipe. To thicken stew you can add dumplings.

Provided by Sophie

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
5 carrots, chopped
6 potatoes, cubed
2 teaspoons dried savory
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in cooking pot, brown chicken with chopped onions. Add water to cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, and savory. Simmer some more until vegetables are cooked. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 132 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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