Best 5 Lapin Farci Provencale Recipes

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Lapin Farci Provencal is a traditional French dish originating from the Provence region. It consists of a whole rabbit stuffed with a flavorful mixture of pork sausage, herbs, and vegetables, then braised in a rich tomato sauce. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations and holds a special place in Provencal cuisine.

In this article, we will explore the authentic Lapin Farci Provencal recipe along with several variations that add a unique twist to this beloved dish. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or are looking to experiment with different flavors, these recipes offer something for every palate. From the classic Lapin Farci Provencal to variations that incorporate wild mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and even a touch of cream, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating a delicious and memorable meal.

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FROGS LEGS OF PROVENCALE: GRENOUILLE A LA PROVENCALE



Frogs Legs of Provencale: Grenouille a la Provencale image

Provided by Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound frog legs
Salt and ground white pepper
All-purpose flour
1/4 pound unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Season frog legs with salt and white pepper. Dust frog legs with flour. Heat a large saute pan with butter over medium heat, add frog legs. Saute until golden brown, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and brown other side, approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and parsley and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Serve immediately.

BEEF PROVENCALE



Beef Provencale image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (3-pound) beef chuck roast
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
1/4 cup cognac or brandy
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
5 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup prepared sun-dried tomato tapenade
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 packed teaspoon finely grated orange zest
Hot buttered egg noodles, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the oil to the skillet and heat just until beginning to smoke. Brown the meat all over and sear the roast, turning as each side turns a deep mahogany, about 10 minutes. While the meat browns, put the flour into a medium bowl and whisk with about 1 1/2 cups of the chicken broth until smooth.
  • Crush the tomatoes through your fingers into the slow cooker; stir in their juices, 3 tablespoons of the cognac, herbes de Provence, and the 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker. Add the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet; let it bubble for a minute and then stir with a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Pour over the meat, then scatter the garlic, carrots, fennel, and onion over and around the meat. Pour the flour mixture over. Cover the cooker, set it on HIGH, and cook for 4 hours. Set the cooker on LOW and cook until the meat is very tender, up to 2 hours more (for a total of 6 hours). Transfer the meat to a cutting board. Skim any excess fat off the top of the sauce in the cooker.
  • To finish the sauce: Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon cognac, the tomato tapenade, parsley, and orange zest into the vegetables and sauce in the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Slice the meat and lay the slices down the center of a serving platter. Arrange the vegetables around the meat and spoon some sauce over the top. Serve with hot buttered egg noodles. Pass the remaining sauce.

LAMBCARRE PROVENCALE



Lambcarre Provencale image

A specialty of the Kronenhalle, Zurich, Switzerland

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
4 teaspoons dry mustard
2 (2-pound) racks lamb, trimmed, outer skin scored diagonally, meat cut out from between ribs
Flour, to dust
1 clove garlic, slivered
Freshly ground salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 pound large potatoes, peeled and placed in cold water to cover
Clarified butter
1/8 cup white bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine herbs and mustard. Spread on scored skin of lamb, pressing down well into cuts. Dust lightly with flour. Insert garlic slivers into meat in between ribs. Season well with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Drain potatoes well and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Lightly coat large ovenproof frying pan with clarified butter and heat well. Add potatoes and cook until golden brown, about 9 minutes. Place lamb on top of potatoes and place entire pan into oven. Roast for 30 minutes. Dust lamb with bread crumbs and roast another 30 minutes.
  • Remove meat from oven, drain off fat and place meat on heated serving platter. Turn oven to broil and broil potatoes for 2 minutes until crusty and golden brown. Arrange potatoes around meat to serve.

POULET FARCI TRUFFIERE



Poulet Farci Truffiere image

Chicken stuffed with truffles and pate, moistened with Madeira and roasted, a specialty of La Truffiere, Paris

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (3 pound) fresh chicken, giblets and wing tips removed
3 truffles with their juice
1/4 cup Madeira
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground white pepper
2 slices fresh bread, crusts removed and cubed
5 ounces foie gras
4 slices bacon
2 tomatoes, halved and broiled, for garnish (optional)
Small handful of fresh French green beans, for garnish (optional)
Small handful of baby new potatoes, boiled, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Dry chicken and place 2 truffles inside. Slice remaining truffle very thinly. Carefully slide slices under the skin of the chicken. Cover the bird with waxed paper and place in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  • The next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle Madeira over bread pieces. Add thyme, salt, pepper, and bread to the pate. Mix until smooth. Remove the truffles from the cavity of the chicken. Slice them thinly and add to the pate mixture. Stuff the bird with the combined mixture. Pin and truss the bird, securing the flesh with poultry pins and the wings and legs with string. Season breast with salt and pepper. Lay bacon over the bird to keep it moist.
  • Roast bird on baking dish for 1 hour. Remove bacon and reserve for garnish. Cook bird for 15 minutes more. Remove string, transfer to serving platter and arrange garnish around it.

EASY PROVENçAL LAMB



Easy Provençal Lamb image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Garlic     Lamb     Tomato     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Rosemary     Winter     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (6- to 7-pound) bone-in leg of lamb, trimmed and tied
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves), divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 pounds ripe red tomatoes, cored and 1-inch diced
1/2 cup good olive oil
1/2 cup good honey (see note), divided
1 large Spanish onion, sliced
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Note: You'll want to use a liquid-rather than a solid-honey for this recipe so it can be drizzled on the lamb.

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place the leg of lamb in a large roasting pan fat side up and pat it dry with paper towels. Combine the mustard, 1 tablespoon of garlic, the rosemary, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a mini food processor and pulse until the garlic and rosemary are minced. Spread the mixture on the lamb.
  • Place the tomatoes, olive oil, 1/4 cup of the honey, the onion, the remaining 1 tablespoons garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a bowl and toss well. Pour the tomato mixture around the lamb and tuck in the thyme and rosemary sprigs. Drizzle the lamb with the remaining 1/4 cup of honey.
  • Roast for 20 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees and roast for another 1 to 1 1/4 hours, until a meat thermometer registers 130 to 135 degrees for medium-rare. Place the lamb on a cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 15 minutes. Discard the herb stems and return the tomatoes to the oven to keep warm. Slice the lamb, arrange on a platter, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve with the tomatoes and pan juices spooned on top.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rabbit: Look for a young rabbit, around 2-3 pounds, with plump and firm flesh.
  • Prepare the rabbit properly: Remove the skin and any excess fat from the rabbit. Cut the rabbit into 8 pieces: 2 legs, 2 shoulders, 2 ribs, and 2 loins.
  • Make a flavorful stuffing: The stuffing is what makes this dish special. Use a combination of ground pork, bread crumbs, herbs, and spices. You can also add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots or celery.
  • Stuff the rabbit carefully: Place the stuffing inside the rabbit cavity. Be careful not to overstuff the rabbit, or the stuffing will spill out during cooking.
  • Sear the rabbit: Before baking, sear the stuffed rabbit in a hot skillet until it is browned on all sides. This will help to seal in the juices and flavors.
  • Braise the rabbit: Transfer the seared rabbit to a baking dish and braise it in a flavorful liquid, such as white wine, chicken broth, or tomato sauce. Cook the rabbit until it is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Serve the rabbit: Once the rabbit is cooked, remove it from the baking dish and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve the rabbit with the braising liquid and any desired sides, such as mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Lapin Farci Provençale is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It is a classic French dish that is made with stuffed rabbit. The rabbit is braised in a flavorful liquid until it is tender and juicy. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and memorable meal that everyone will love.

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