Coq au Vin

[akp]

Does anyone have the BEST recipe for Coq au Vin? I have all the ingredients, just trying to figure out which recipe to use. Thanks!

[Marge]

This is the best I have ever had: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes...

[akp]

Perfect. Thank you, Marge! I am boiling the red wine now to marinate the chicken. I won't be able to marinate overnight, but hopefully a few hours will be okay! This looks delicious.

[ChefJune]

Why would you BOIL wine for the marinade? (or for any other reason, except syrup).

[Bada Bing]

In this case it's apparently to infuse the marinade with seasonings. Seems reasonable. Recipe looks fetching.

[Marge]

You don't BOIL the wine, you bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer for a few minutes to infuse the other flavorings. This is a very delicious recipe. If you are adverse to the boil, don't...

[akp]

Perhaps my comment didn't read correctly. I simply brought it to boil, turned the heat down and then simmered for a few minutes. Figured the seasonings would infuse throughout with this step. Smells great!

[Marge]

Hey akp, you are correct, I was responding to ChefJune, who questioned the premise of bringing wine to a boil. Hope you enjoy(ed), let us know how it turned out!!