Alice Brûlé, Terry’s mother, is from Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, north of Joliette. “I learned to cook by watching my mother, and I vividly remember the aroma of her stew simmering. To me, nothing is as comforting as my mother’s traditional pot-au-feu!”
“My mother’s traditional pot-au-feu recipe is essentially the same as that of hundreds of Québécois mothers. It is an easy recipe to prepare. In a large pot, Mom would mix beef chunks, fresh vegetables, inspiration, and improvisation, then let everything simmer for several hours. And pot-au-feu is even better when reheated!” (Terry Pomerantz)
- Preparation: 30 min
- Cooking: 4 h and over
- Servings: 6
Ingredients for the Traditional Pot-Au-Feu
- 1 kg of cubed beef
- ¼ cup of butter
- 1 bottle of blond beer
- 2 large potatoes, diced
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced leeks
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation
- Cover the beef cubes in flour.
- Chop the onion.
- In a large pot, brown the beef cubes in butter.
- Set the beef aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic. Add more butter if needed.
- Deglaze the pot with the beer.
- Add the browned beef, carrots, potatoes, celery, and leeks.
- Add enough water to cover the meat.
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer on low heat for 3½ to 4 hours, adding water as needed to keep the meat covered.
Wine
“I happily pair Mom Pomerantz’s pot-au-feu with a Bordeaux such as a Cabernet Sauvignon, a Médoc, or a Saint-Émilion!” (Terry Pomerantz)
The Pomerantz Foundation
It takes very little for a child and their family to suddenly find themselves in need. That is why Saül Pomerantz, Terry’s father, established the Pomerantz family foundation nearly 35 years ago.
Today, under Terry’s initiative, the Pomerantz Foundation helps children with special needs live their lives as fully as possible. On behalf of all the organizations supported by the foundation, Terry invites you to contribute to their happiness.
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