Everyday Gourmet Featuring La Belle Epoque | Oeufs en Meurette

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Non-alcoholic options provide similar flavor without alcohol.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked ham is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can replace butter in cooking.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Cut smoked bacon into lardons.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the lardons; cook until crispy and golden brown.

Add leftover baguette cubes to the pan with the bacon fat to make croutons; cook until crispy.

Remove croutons and drain on paper towel.

In a separate pot, combine a whole bottle of red wine with chicken stock and thyme; bring to a simmer to reduce.

Add a small spoon of flour to butter to create a beurre manié, then whisk into the sauce to thicken it.

Prepare a pot of hot water with vinegar for poaching eggs; bring to a gentle boil.

Crack fresh eggs one at a time into the simmering water; poach for about 3 minutes until the whites are set and yolks are gooey.

Plate by adding a puddle of the rich burgundy sauce, then float the poached eggs on top.

Garnish with crispy croutons, lardons, freshly chopped chives, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Season the eggs with a pinch of salt before serving.

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