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==Ingredients==
==Ingredients==
1 lb [[Mirepoix]], very small dice
*1 lb [[Mirepoix]], very small dice
3 lb lean ground meat
*3 lb lean ground meat
10 egg whites
*10 egg whites
tomatoes
*tomatoes
1 gal chicken broth
*1 gal chicken broth


==Instructions==
==Instructions==
Have the ingredients very cold prior to cooking (broth doesn't need to be cold)
#Have the ingredients very cold prior to cooking (broth doesn't need to be cold)
Combine all and bring to a simmer in a tall pot, stirring to prevent sticking.
#Combine all and bring to a simmer in a tall pot, stirring to prevent sticking.
As it heats to 120-125F, stop stirring. Adjust heat until only small bubbles break the surface.
#As it heats to 120-125F, stop stirring. Adjust heat until only small bubbles break the surface.
Add oignon brule if desired.
#Add oignon brule if desired.
Simmer without stirring once the clarification ingredients cook together into a raft.
#Simmer without stirring once the clarification ingredients cook together into a raft.
Cook until taste is good - 1 to 1.5 hours, basting the raft frequently. When the raft begins to sink, it is done (assuming proper temperature).
#Cook until taste is good - 1 to 1.5 hours, basting the raft frequently. When the raft begins to sink, it is done (assuming proper temperature).
Strain the consomme through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Do not pour the raft into the strainer.
#Strain the consomme through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Do not pour the raft into the strainer.
Blot the consomme with a paper towel to remove all fats
#Blot the consomme with a paper towel to remove all fats

Latest revision as of 02:24, 25 December 2010

Yield[edit]

Makes 1 gallon.

Ingredients[edit]

  • 1 lb Mirepoix, very small dice
  • 3 lb lean ground meat
  • 10 egg whites
  • tomatoes
  • 1 gal chicken broth

Instructions[edit]

  1. Have the ingredients very cold prior to cooking (broth doesn't need to be cold)
  2. Combine all and bring to a simmer in a tall pot, stirring to prevent sticking.
  3. As it heats to 120-125F, stop stirring. Adjust heat until only small bubbles break the surface.
  4. Add oignon brule if desired.
  5. Simmer without stirring once the clarification ingredients cook together into a raft.
  6. Cook until taste is good - 1 to 1.5 hours, basting the raft frequently. When the raft begins to sink, it is done (assuming proper temperature).
  7. Strain the consomme through a coffee filter or cheesecloth. Do not pour the raft into the strainer.
  8. Blot the consomme with a paper towel to remove all fats