Chicken Fricassee With Salt Pork And Sherry

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, cut into 11 pieces
• 2 tbsp butter or drippings
• 1 bouquet of herbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 slices salt pork
• Boiling water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup cream or milk
• 2-3 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp sherry (optional)
• ½ can mushrooms (optional)
• Rice or toast for serving

Method

1. 1 Brown chicken pieces in butter in a saucepan. Add boiling water, herbs, salt, pepper, and salt pork. Simmer until tender.
2. 2 Remove chicken and keep warm. Strain cooking liquid and skim off fat.
3. 3 Make a white roux with 1 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp flour. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the strained broth.
4. 4 Season sauce to taste. Remove from heat, cool slightly, then whisk in cream and beaten egg yolks.
5. 5 Return sauce to low heat until thickened, ensuring it does not boil. Pour over chicken and serve with rice or toast.