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Hearty Auvergne Stew

Hearty Auvergne Stew

Recipe for Potée Auvergnate stew with smoked pork shoulder & sausages. Easy one-pot French comfort food. Cook time: 2 hours, feeds a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg Smoked Pork Shoulder Palette de porc
  • 4 pieces Country-style Sausages
  • 2 pieces Onions
  • 4 pieces Carrots
  • 2 pieces Leeks
  • 1/2 head Green Cabbage
  • 4 pieces Potatoes
  • 1 piece Bouquet Garni thyme & bay leaf
  • q.s. Salt
  • q.s. Black Pepper
  • enough to cover Water

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Chopping knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle for serving
  • Large cooking pot

Method
 

  1. Start by giving all your vegetables a good wash and chop.
  2. Peel the carrots and slice them into hearty rounds.
  3. Cut the potatoes into large chunks.
  4. Slice the leeks, discarding the tough dark green ends, and chop the onions.
  5. Shred the cabbage into wide strips.
  6. Place a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and brown the smoked pork shoulder and sausages on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Add all the prepared vegetables into the pot with the browned meats.
  8. Tuck the bouquet garni in among the vegetables and gently stir.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Pour in enough water to just cover the ingredients and bring to a gentle simmer.
  11. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  12. Check occasionally to ensure it’s not boiling too hard; aim for a quiet, slow cook.
  13. Once done, carefully lift the pork shoulder onto a plate to slice or shred it.
  14. Ladle large portions into bowls, ensuring each serves a piece of pork, sausage, and plenty of vegetables and broth.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 870mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Don’t rush the browning step! Properly browning the meat creates a layer of flavor that enhances the broth.
This stew is adaptable; you can use smoked ham hock or turkey sausage as alternatives.
Leftovers store beautifully in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just reheat gently for best results.
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