Coq au Vin

• 3 lbchicken pieces
• 1 bottle red wine
• 6 ozlardons
• 1 lbpearl onions
• 8 ozmushrooms
• 2 tbspflour

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the chicken pieces in a heavy pot over medium-high heat in batches, then set aside.

2. 2

   Cook bottle red wine and lardons in the same pot until softened and fragrant.

3. 3

   Return the chicken pieces, add the liquid, and scrape up every browned bit from the bottom.

4. 4

   Simmer partly covered on low, 35-45 minutes, until everything is tender and the sauce has body.

5. 5

   Taste and adjust salt and acid at the end — that's what makes Coq au Vin taste finished.