Corn-Fed Hen with Morels and Vin Jaune Sauce
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Corn-Fed Hen with Morels and Vin Jaune Sauce
Source: adapted from French Cuisine
Inspiring Chef: Yannick Alleno

Roasted corn-fed hen served with tender morels and a rich, nutty Vin Jaune sauce. Elegant poultry dish with earthy mushrooms and flavorful sauce.

Serves 4




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🍷Sommelier's Recommendation

Savagnin (Jura)

Same region as vin jaune → perfect harmony.

Château d'Arlay Vin Jaune

Deep oxidative notes mirror the sauce exactly.


Steps:

  1. Spoon a generous amount of Vin Jaune sauce on the plate.
  2. Arrange the carved hen pieces on the plate.
  3. Spoon morels around or on top of the hen.
  4. Garnish with fresh herbs and service immediately.

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Corn-Fed Hen

Ingredients:

Steps:

  1. Season the hen generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat butter and oil in skillet or roasting pan.
  3. Brown hen on all sides until golden.
  4. Transfer to oven at 350°F (180°C) and roast 30–40 min until internal temp reaches 160°F (70°C).
  5. Rest hen 10 min, then carve.

Morels

Ingredients:

Steps:

  1. If using dried morels, soak in warm water 30 min and rinse thoroughly.
  2. Sauté shallots in butter until translucent.
  3. Add morels and cook gently until tender and fragrant.
  4. Season lightly with salt and keep warm.

Vin Jaune Sauce

Ingredients:

Steps:

  1. Deglaze roasting pan with Vin Jaune, scraping up browned bits.
  2. Add chicken stock and simmer 5–10 min.
  3. Stir in cream and reduce slightly to a glossy sauce.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
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