Hunter'S Stew Recipe

Name: Hunter'S Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried cranberry, Great Northern, or navy beans; 11 cups water, divided; 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) chopped peeled rutabaga or turnip; 3 cups (1-inch) cubed red or Yukon gold potato; 3 cups quartered cremini or button mushrooms (about 1/2 pound); 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 (5 3/4- to 6 1/4-pound) dressed domestic duck, fresh or thawed; 2 chicken drumsticks (about 3/4 pound); 2 chicken thighs (about 3/4 pound); 9 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage or smoked turkey and duck sausages (such as Gerhard's); 3 cups Cabernet or other dry red wine, divided; 1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried summer savory; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth; Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound dried cranberry, Great Northern, or navy beans
11 cups water, divided
2 1/2 cups (1-inch) chopped peeled rutabaga or turnip
3 cups (1-inch) cubed red or Yukon gold potato
3 cups quartered cremini or button mushrooms (about 1/2 pound)
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 (5 3/4- to 6 1/4-pound) dressed domestic duck, fresh or thawed
2 chicken drumsticks (about 3/4 pound)
2 chicken thighs (about 3/4 pound)
9 ounces sweet turkey Italian sausage or smoked turkey and duck sausages (such as Gerhard's)
3 cups Cabernet or other dry red wine, divided
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dried summer savory
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

1
Sort and wash beans, and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans, and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain the beans, and place beans in pan. Add 8 cups water; bring to a boil. Cover and cook 1 hour or until just slightly firm. Drain and set aside.
2
Place 3 cups water in a large stockpot; bring to a boil. Add rutabaga, and cook 5 minutes. Add the potato, mushrooms, onion, carrot, and celery, and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside (do not drain).
3
Remove and discard giblets and neck from duck. Rinse duck with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Cut duck into 8 pieces. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add duck pieces; saute 5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from pan. Add chicken pieces; saute 5 minutes on each side or until well browned. Remove from pan. Add sausage; saute 10 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove from pan, and let cool. Slice sausage into 18 (1-inch) pieces.
4
Carefully add 1/4 cup wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits, and add pan drippings to stockpot with vegetables. Add the beans, duck, chicken, sausage, 2 3/4 cups wine, chopped parsley, vinegar, savory, thyme, salt, pepper, and broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Cover stew, and chill 8 to 24 hours.
5
Skim solidified fat from surface; discard. Reheat over medium heat; stirring often to prevent scorching. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle stew with Crisp Croutons, and garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
6
Totals include Crisp Croutons

712

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried cranberry, Great Northern, or navy beans, 11 cups water, divided, 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) chopped peeled rutabaga or turnip, 3 cups (1-inch) cubed red or Yukon gold potato, and more.

Yes, Hunter'S Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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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Hunter'S Stew

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