Why It Works

Civet de Chevreuil à l'Alsacienne

Alsace-Lorraine — Alsatian Main Dishes

Insufficient marinating time (24 hours minimum). Not drying the meat, which steams instead of searing. Overcrowding the pan during browning. Overcooking until the meat is stringy. Using inferior wine — the Pinot Noir must be drinkable. Adding too much chocolate (it should be undetectable as an individual flavour).

German Rehragout
Austrian Wildragout
Swedish älggryta (elk stew)
Scottish venison casserole

Common Questions

What are common mistakes when making Civet de Chevreuil à l'Alsacienne?

Insufficient marinating time (24 hours minimum). Not drying the meat, which steams instead of searing. Overcrowding the pan during browning. Overcooking until the meat is stringy. Using inferior wine — the Pinot Noir must be drinkable. Adding too much chocolate (it should be undetectable as an individual flavour).

What dishes are similar to Civet de Chevreuil à l'Alsacienne in other cuisines?

Civet de Chevreuil à l'Alsacienne connects to similar techniques: German Rehragout, Austrian Wildragout, Swedish älggryta (elk stew).

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