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 4 -pound capon; 4 tablespoons flour; 1/2 pound bacon, diced; 3/4 cup Irish whiskey; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 cup water; 1 pound mushrooms; 2 tablespoons light cream; Juice of 2 lemons; 1 cup (1/2 pound) butter; 1 clove garlic; 5 small yellow onions; 1 cup burgundy; 1 pound pearl onions; 2 egg yolks; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 4 -pound capon
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 pound bacon, diced
3/4 cup Irish whiskey
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 cup water
1 pound mushrooms
2 tablespoons light cream
Juice of 2 lemons
1 cup (1/2 pound) butter
1 clove garlic
5 small yellow onions
1 cup burgundy
1 pound pearl onions
2 egg yolks
Salt and pepper

1
Cut up the capon as for fricassee.
2
Dip the pieces in lemon juice and then in 3 tablespoons seasoned flour.
3
Brown in butter.
4
Add bacon and small yellow onions, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour, and brown again.
5
Flame the capon with Irish whiskey.
6
Add salt, pepper, garlic, and allspice.
7
Cover with burgundy and water and simmer gently 45-60 minutes.
8
For the sauce make a stock with the neck, feet, and giblets.
9
Strain off the liquor from the bird and add to the stock.
10
Reduce to half by rapid boiling.
11
Thicken with the raw egg yolks and cream.
12
Serve the capon in a dish garnished with the pearl onions and mushrooms, each cooked separately in water and lemon juice.
13
Pour part of the sauce over the capon and serve the remainder separately.

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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 4 -pound capon, 4 tablespoons flour, 1/2 pound bacon, diced, 3/4 cup Irish whiskey, 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.

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Cock of the North

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