Coq au vin

Ingredients

• • 4 skinless whole chicken legs, thighs and drumsticks separated
  • 2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 1/4 lb (115 g) smoked pork fat or thick bacon slices, cut into large dice
  • 1 1/2 cups (120 g) white mushrooms, quartered
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cognac
  • 16 pearl onions, peeled
  • 1 bouquet garni
  • 1 head garlic, halved
  • 4 cups (1 litre) red wine
  • 4 cups (1 litre) chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato paste
  • 8 small carrots with tops