A southern favorite and the hit of our family reunion in 1995!
Step: 1
In a heavy pot with a lid place the chicken, onion, lemon, salt, pepper, water, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer all over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.
Step: 2
Let chicken cool slightly in pot, then remove and take the meat off of the bones. Discard the bones and skin and skim excess fat off the broth if desired. Discard the onion, lemon and bay leaf. If desired, wash out pot well. Return broth and chicken pieces to the pot. Simmer over low heat while making the dumplings.
Step: 3
To Make Dumplings: In a medium mixing bowl, cut shortening into the flour and salt. Stir in 1/4 cup water (more if needed) to form a soft dough. Roll out dough on a floured surface, with a rolling pin, until very thin. Cut into 1 inch wide strips using a pizza cutter or knife. Tear off 1 inch long pieces from these strips and drop into simmering broth and chicken meat. Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid off, then 10 minutes more with the lid on. Serve immediately.
Per Serving: 846 calories; protein 56.2g; carbohydrates 40.9g; fat 49.2g; cholesterol 204.3mg; sodium 657.9mg.
The word “stew” can refer to 2 time a dish and a make dishes method. Stewing involves not fast cooking piece of meat, raw fruit or beans in a tastefull water based . It’s same as to braising, but it makes have a few notable differences. The raw animal vested is chopped into few of pieces instead of being cooked all of it , and the water based material completely covers the contents in a stew as different to a braise’s halfway all of it . When meat or raw fruit are cooked using this method, the resulting dish is called stew.
Stew has a reputation for being a rib-sticking meal that comfortable you up on a cold , winter day. It’s true ; a bowl of classic beef stew can make warming properties , but stew’s cozy factor goes way beyond preserving you from the cold . It’s all about those tender chunks of food and vegetables, swimming in a thick, ultra-rich gravy. The way they come together make the greatest comfort food, no matter the weather.