Mirepoix

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Mirepoix is a classic culinary term for a mixture of equal amounts of finely diced carrot, onion, and celery, often seasoned with minced herbs, and Sauteed in butter until just softened. Occasionally, cubes of ham or bacon are added to the vegetables to impart a richer flavor. A mirepoix is used either to season stews, soups, sauces, and fricasses or as a base for braising meats or fish. In this recipe, mirepoix refers to equal parts of finely diced carrot, onion, and celery.

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recipe Mirepoix
Sarah Arlington, VA 10-20-2009
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Don't Use This "Recipe"
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I can't help but be a little disgusted by the total inaccuracy of this recipe. As the commenter before me mentioned, the... ratio is incorrect; a mirepoix should be made up of 2 parts onions to 1 part each carrots and celery. That ratio is still considered a mirepoix whether the vegetables are finely diced, coarsely chopped, or brunoise. Are you really going to make your mirepoix into perfect 1/8" cubes just for a stock? Nope. Also, this "saute in butter until just softened" business? It's ridiculous. In white stocks, you add the mirepoix directly into the pot without cooking it beforehand. In brown stocks and some soups, you roast it or caramelize it. Sometimes, you definitely do saute the mirepoix - but that isn't what "makes" it a mirepoix. Finally, this (apparently incompetent?) chef (?) points out that pork products may be added to the mirepoix (omitting the correct term for such a mixture, a matignon), but fails to mention that mushrooms are often included in such a mixture, as well.Read more
recipe Mirepoix
Mark New Brunswick, NJ 02-08-2008
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wrong measurements
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Mirepoix is not equal parts it's 2:1:1 of onions, carrots, and celery. Also it is not finely diced unless you are in a hurry.... To bring out the best flavor roast in an oven no saute pan.Read more