French Canadian Ragout (Fricot) Recipe

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French Canadian Ragout (Fricot)
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Directions:

  1. HOME MADE BROWNED FLOUR: Turn oven on to broil.
  2. In a large skillet put about 3 cups of all purpose flour.
  3. Place in the oven on the middle rack.
  4. Let the flour brown for about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Remove and stir well.
  6. Repeat, mixing every 5-6 minutes.
  7. Be careful not to burn.
  8. This may require 4-6 times.
  9. Brown and mix until flour is a nice light caramel colour.
  10. In a large pot put the pork pieces, the studded onion, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
  11. Cover with water about two inches above.
  12. Bring to boil.
  13. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hour.
  14. The meat should be well done.
  15. Remove the meat and let cool so you can handle it.
  16. Remove the skin and most of the fat, leaving the meat in chunks.
  17. Refrigerate.
  18. Meanwhile let the broth cool overnight so the fat comes to the top and congeals so it can be removed.
  19. FOR THE MEATBALLS: Mix all the other ingredients, (except browned flour) in a bowl.
  20. Mix well and form meatballs about one inch in diameter.
  21. Cover a baking pan with foil and cook the meatballs in a 350°F oven for approx 15 minutes.
  22. Refrigerate.
  23. The next day put the reserved pork meat in the pot and pour enough of the degreased broth to cover by about 3 inches.
  24. Bring to a light boil.
  25. Meanwhile, Mix the flour with cold water a bit at a time until you get a medium thick paste.
  26. Pour one large spoonful at a time in the broth and let simmer a few minutes.
  27. Repeat until the sauce is thickened to your taste (not too thick).
  28. Add the meatballs and cook another 7-10 minutes.
  29. Serve with boiled or mashed potatoes.
  30. If you want to be traditional, also serve with the tourtiere.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 843.38 Kcal (3531 kJ)
Calories from fat 558.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.05g 95%
Cholesterol 128.56mg 43%
Sodium 341.45mg 14%
Potassium 697.49mg 15%
Total Carbs 43.87g 15%
Sugars 2.69g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.22g 17%
Protein 26.91g 54%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 108.5mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 325 Kcal (1361 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.91g 95%
Cholesterol 49.54mg 43%
Sodium 131.58mg 14%
Potassium 268.78mg 15%
Total Carbs 16.91g 15%
Sugars 1.04g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 17%
Protein 10.37g 54%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 6%
Iron 1.2mg 17%
Calcium 41.8mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.2
    Points
  • 23
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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