Chicken Ragout Meme

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola or safflower oil
• 6 chicken legs (about 3 1/4 pounds), skin removed
• 1 6-ounce piece salt pork, as lean as possible
• 4 ½ cups water
• 1 bunch scallions, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch dice (1 cup)
• 1 onion (8 ounces), peeled and coarsely chopped (2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3 large cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 3 bay leaves
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ pounds small red potatoes (10 to 12)
• ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    870 calories; 64 grams fat; 19 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 28 grams monounsaturated fat; 11 grams polyunsaturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 44 grams protein; 252 milligrams cholesterol; 1291 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Heat the oil in a large, sturdy saucepan. When it is hot, add the skinless chicken legs and saute over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
2. Meanwhile, cut the salt pork into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a saucepan with 2 cups of the water. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute. Drain in a sieve and rinse under cold water.
3. When chicken is well browned, transfer it to a plate and add salt-pork pieces to the drippings in the pan used to cook the chicken. Cook the salt pork, partly covered (to prevent splattering) over medium heat, for 5 minutes, until the pieces are brown and crisp. Add scallions and onions, mix well and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Then, add flour, mix well and continue browning mixture over medium heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
4. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups of water along with garlic, thyme, bay leaves and salt and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and chicken legs, bring mixture back to a boil and boil gently, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes. Add Tabasco, if desired, stir and serve.

1 hour