6 chicken prunes armagnac Recipes

pitted prunes (about 20), armagnac or other brandy, divided, olive oil, cut-up free-range chicken, shallots, peeled, organic chicken broth, fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 1/2 tsp chopped, sherry wine vinegar

olive oil, onions (6 to 8 medium), halved lengthwise, then thinly sliced lengthwise, head of garlic, cloves separated and peeled, salt, black pepper, pitted prunes (14 oz), armagnac, boneless center-cut pork loin roast (3 to 4 inches in diameter), tied, fresh parsley stems, fresh thyme sprigs, fresh sage sprig, california bay leaf or 2 turkish, black peppercorns, dijon mustard, light brown sugar, dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth (8 fl oz), red-wine vinegar

pitted prunes (about 20), armagnac or 2/3 cup other brandy, divided, olive oil, cut-up free-range chicken, shallots, peeled, organic chicken broth, fresh fresh thyme sprigs, plus, chopped fresh thyme, sherry wine vinegar

salt, garlic cloves, minced very fine, fresh ground black pepper, dry mustard , preferably colman s, dried sage, dried thyme, olive oil, olive oil, boston butt or 1 (4 -6 lb) pork shoulder butt or 1 (4 -6 lb) fresh ham, trimmed of most external fat, white pearl onions (fresh or frozen , partially defrosted if frozen), chopped leek (white part only ), chopped carrot, port wine, beef stock or 1/2 cup chicken stock, honey, pitted prune, armagnac , slivovitz, plum brandy, bay leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper