Vinegar Court Bouillon

Preparation info
  • LFR—enough to poach large salmon, steelhead trout, any large lake trout, bass, and large catfish if used for lobster and shrimp, increase the amount of salt to

    1 tablespoon

    per quart of liquid and omit the vinegar.
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in

By Madeleine Kamman

Published 1997

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Ingredients

  • 4 quarts cold water
  • cups white or red wine vinegar or cider vinegar

Method

Pour the water and vinegar into the poaching vessel. Add the vegetables, bouquet garni, and salt. Bring to a boil slowly; reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the peppercorns and simmer another 20 minutes. Let cool completely and strain before using.

Possible Second or Multiple Uses of Court Bouillons

Milk court bouillon c