Red Meat Allergy Friendly Classic Court Bouillon
This aromatic poaching liquid is one of those foundational kitchen recipes that quietly transforms everything it touches. Built from white wine, white wine vinegar, fresh vegetables, and a handful of herbs and spices, it simmers into something deeply fragrant and beautifully golden — the kind of base that makes poached fish or seafood taste genuinely restaurant-worthy. Because it's made entirely from produce, wine, and aromatics, there's no red meat or meat-derived stock anywhere near the pot, making it a completely worry-free foundation for anyone navigating that allergy. The lemon rounds and fennel seeds add a brightness that keeps the flavor from feeling flat, while the thyme, bay leaves, and peppercorns give it real depth. It comes together in about 30 minutes of simmering, then strains into a clean, clear liquid that's ready to use right away. You can also refrigerate or freeze it in batches, so a little weekend prep means you've always got a safe, flavorful poaching base on hand whenever you need it.
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4 servings
- 8 cups cold water
- 2 cups dry white wine
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced into rounds
- 4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp fennel seeds (optional)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, white wine, and white wine vinegar in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
- 2
Add the carrots, celery, onion, lemon slices, parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, black peppercorns, fennel seeds (if using), and kosher salt.
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