Cock of the North Recipe

Name: Cock of the North
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large capon (substitute an extra large chicken if you cant find the capon); lemon juice (at least 1/3 cup); seasoned flour; 1 tablespoon flour; butter (for browning); 12 lb bacon (diced); 5 small yellow onions (chopped); 1 lb mushroom; ¾ cup Irish whiskey; salt and pepper; ½ teaspoon allspice; 3 garlic cloves; 1 cup Burgundy wine; 1 cup water; 2 egg yolks; 2 tablespoons light cream

Servings: persons

1 large capon (substitute an extra large chicken if you cant find the capon)
lemon juice (at least 1/3 cup)
seasoned flour
1 tablespoon flour
butter (for browning)
12 lb bacon (diced)
5 small yellow onions (chopped)
1 lb mushroom
¾ cup Irish whiskey
salt and pepper
½ teaspoon allspice
3 garlic cloves
1 cup Burgundy wine
1 cup water
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons light cream

1
Take Capon (or Chicken) and cut up in pieces reserving neck and giblets for stock.
2
Dip pieces in lemon juice and then in seasoned flour.
3
Brown capon pieces in butter.
4
Add bacon and 5 small onions.
5
Sprinkle mixture with 1 Tbsp of flour and brown again.
6
Add Irish Whiskey to pan and light on fire.
7
Add salt, pepper, allspice and mashed garlic.
8
Add 1 cup burgandy wine and 1 cup water.
9
Simmer 45-60 minutes.
10
Sauce:.
11
Make stock using reserved neck and giblets.
12
Strain off liquor from the cooking capon (chicken) and add to stock, simmer.
13
Reduce stock by half by boiling.
14
Mix 2 egg yolks and 2Tbsp light cream and add to stock.
15
Cook pearl onions seperately in water with a little bit of lemon juice added.
16
Saute mushrooms.
17
Drain onions and add to sauce, add mushrooms to sauce.
18
Pour half over over capon and serve other half seperately.

7640

kcal

Calories

579

Fat

Carbs

519

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large capon (substitute an extra large chicken if you cant find the capon), lemon juice (at least 1/3 cup), seasoned flour, 1 tablespoon flour, and more.

Yes, Cock of the North falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cock of the North

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Variations & substitutions

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