Calf's Feet, Prunes, and Chestnuts

Name: Calf's Feet, Prunes, and Chestnuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each Calf's feet, sawed into joints; 1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe)); 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe)); 1/2 pound Italian chestnuts, scalded and skinned; 1/8 pound Raisins; 1 pound Fine prunes; 1 small Onion; 1 small head Celery root; 2 each Olives, cut in small pieces; 1/8 teaspoon Paprika; 1 cup Soup stock; 1 wine glass Claret (red wine); 1 wine glass Sherry

This hearty and historical dish combines the rich flavors of calf's feet with sweet prunes and earthy chestnuts, creating a unique and satisfying stew. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld, resulting in a tender and flavorful main course. Perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal on a cold day, this recipe offers a taste of traditional Jewish cuisine.

⏱ Prep: 20m

🍳 Cook: 5h

⏰ Total: 5h 20m

🍽 Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 each Calf's feet, sawed into joints
1 teaspoon Salt (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
1/2 pound Italian chestnuts, scalded and skinned
1/8 pound Raisins
1 pound Fine prunes
1 small Onion
1 small head Celery root
2 each Olives, cut in small pieces
1/8 teaspoon Paprika
1 cup Soup stock
1 wine glass Claret (red wine)
1 wine glass Sherry

Instructions

1Season the calf's feet joints with salt and pepper. Allow to sit for at least a day before cooking.
2Place the seasoned calf's feet in a large iron pot. Add the scalded and skinned chestnuts, raisins, prunes, onion, celery root, olives, paprika, and soup stock. Stew slowly over low heat for 5 hours.
3One hour before serving, add the claret and sherry to the stew while it is still boiling. Do not stir. Serve hot.

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