Best 3 Racoon Fricassee Recipes

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Feast your taste buds on a unique culinary adventure with our delectable Raccoon Fricassee! This dish, originating from the Southern United States, combines the flavors of tender raccoon meat with a creamy and flavorful sauce. Our comprehensive guide features two variations of this dish: the Classic Raccoon Fricassee and the Modernized Raccoon Fricassee. The classic recipe stays true to its traditional roots, utilizing ingredients such as bacon, onions, celery, and aromatic spices to create a rich and savory broth. The modernized version, on the other hand, adds a touch of contemporary flair, incorporating ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and a hint of white wine for a more complex and sophisticated flavor profile. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to explore new culinary frontiers or a novice seeking an exciting challenge, our Raccoon Fricassee recipes will guide you through every step to create a dish that will impress your palate and leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN FRICASSEE



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This chicken fricassee dish is one of our all-time favorites. When you have guests over, just double the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup water
1 small bay leaf
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a resealable plastic bag, combine 2-1/4 teaspoons flour, salt, pepper and thyme. Add chicken and shake to coat. In a small skillet, brown chicken in butter. Remove chicken and set aside. In same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and celery until crisp-tender. Return chicken to the pan. Add water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, turning occasionally., Place remaining flour mixture in a bowl; stir in milk until smooth. Stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN FRICASSEE (FRICASSEE DE POULET A L'ANCIENNE)



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Also see our step-by-step photo tutorial for making Chicken Fricassee. A fricassee is halfway between a saute and a stew. A true classic -- with as many variations as there are grandmothers in France -- it relies on humble ingredients and just a single pot. It's the original French comfort food: simmered chicken with hearty vegetables in a rich, silky sauce. And almost as satisfying as the dish itself is having our one-pot master recipe in your repertoire.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 11 pieces (reserve back and wing tips for another use, such as stock)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/2 cup)
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1/3 cup)
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
2 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 to 3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Brown ChickenSeason chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Preheat a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the oil to pot. When butter melts and foam subsides, add half the chicken, skin side down, in a single layer; do not crowd pot. (If butter begins to blacken, lower heat.) Fry chicken, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 10 minutes total, and transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Saute MirepoixReduce heat to medium, and add mirepoix (onion, carrot, and celery) to pot, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon. Saute mirepoix, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown in places, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Cook Mushrooms and FlourAdd mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms darken, become glossy, and begin to release liquid, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook until flour is absorbed by vegetables and is no longer visible, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in Wine and BrothAdd wine to pot, and bring to a boil, stirring until liquid just thickens, about 45 seconds. Add broth, and stir.
  • Simmer ChickenPlace chicken, skin side up, in a single layer on vegetables; pour juices that have accumulated on plate into pot. Tie parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf together with kitchen twine; add to pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover partially. Cook until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken registers 165 degrees, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Simmer liquid, uncovered, until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Discard herbs.
  • Make and Add LiaisonTo make the liaison (sauce thickener), whisk together egg yolks and cream in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, pour 1/2 cup cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, into liaison to temper it. Stir tempered liaison into pot.
  • Finish with Tarragon, Lemon, and ButterReturn chicken to pot. Add tarragon, lemon juice, and the remaining butter. Bring to a simmer, stir gently to combine, and serve.

SEAFOOD FRICASSEE



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Provided by Bryan Miller

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 shallots (1 1/2 ounces), peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons minced celery
4 medium-size shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 medium-size scallops (or larger ones sliced in half lengthwise)
3/4 cup squid, cleaned
2 tablespoons cored and minced sweet red pepper
2 ripe medium-size tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped
4 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 kaffir lime leaf, available in Asian groceries (or 1 teaspoon lime zest)
1 Thai hot chili pepper (or any hot chili pepper), halved and seeded
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the shallots with the white wine for 2 minutes.
  • Add the celery and cook for 1 minute, then the shrimp, and cook for another minute. Add the scallops and cook for 1 minute, stirring gently.
  • Turn up heat to high, and add the squid, red pepper and tomato. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
  • Add the butter, kaffir lime leaf, chili and parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and set aside for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
  • Distribute the fricassee into 4 warm serving bowls. Serve with toasted sourdough bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose the right raccoon: Select a young, plump raccoon for the best flavor and texture. Avoid older raccoons, as their meat can be tough and gamey.
  • Prepare the raccoon properly: Skin and gut the raccoon, then remove the head, feet, and tail. Cut the raccoon into small pieces, about 1-2 inches in size.
  • Soak the raccoon meat: To remove any remaining blood or impurities, soak the raccoon meat in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water and pat the meat dry.
  • Use a heavy pot or Dutch oven: A heavy pot or Dutch oven will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the raccoon meat from burning.
  • Brown the raccoon meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the raccoon meat in batches. Do not overcrowd the pot, or the meat will not brown properly.
  • Add the vegetables: Once the raccoon meat is browned, add the vegetables to the pot. Common vegetables used in raccoon fricassee include onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Add the seasonings: Season the raccoon fricassee with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. You can also add other seasonings to your taste, such as cayenne pepper, chili powder, or cumin.
  • Add the liquid: Cover the raccoon fricassee with water or broth. You can also use a mixture of water and broth. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the raccoon meat is tender.
  • Serve the raccoon fricassee: Serve the raccoon fricassee hot, over rice or mashed potatoes. You can also garnish the fricassee with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Raccoon fricassee is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please your taste buds. It is a great way to use up leftover raccoon meat, and it is also a delicious and affordable meal. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give raccoon fricassee a try. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy it!

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