Classic French Pot au Feu Recipe

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (21)

  • 2 pounds beef shank, with bone
  • 2 pounds beef chuck
  • 2 pounds beef ribs
  • 2 pounds large beef marrow bones
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 large white onion, peeled
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 5 stalks celery, cut into large pieces, plus leaves
  • 12 medium carrots, peeled and quartered
  • 8 leeks, cut lengthwise and into large pieces
  • 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled and quartered
  • 1 1/2 pounds small new potatoes
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste
  • Cornichons, for garnish
  • Mustard, for serving
  • Horseradish, for serving

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Directions

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