If you love stews, it’s time you get introduced to the best one! Perpetual stew, also known as a perpetual pot or pot-au-feu in French, is a traditional cooking method that dates back centuries. It involves continuously simmering a large pot of stew or broth over low heat for an extended period, often several days or even weeks. The pot is never emptied entirely, and ingredients are continuously added as needed, making it an ongoing, never-ending process. If you find that interesting, you must explore the opportunity to taste some in New York. Yes, you got that right! A NY-based content creator embarked on the journey to make this stew and our interest is peaked.
This Perpetual Stew Has Been Cooking For 39 Days Now
Annie Rauwerda, a content creator based in New York, is getting popular on social media sites for her ongoing stew. She even has a website where she constantly documents all the developments regarding the stew. She is maintaining a live record of every ingredient added to the stew. As per the website, Rauwerda started cooking the stew with leeks, potatoes, and a bouillon cube.
Perpetual stews are meant to be continuously cooked, with new ingredients added to the pot regularly. And so far, many versatile ingredients like chickpeas, sour cream, parsnips, Thai peppers, celery, etc. have been added to this one. As portions of the stew are served, the pot is refilled with fresh ingredients, and the cooking process continues indefinitely.
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Rauwerda also invites people every now and then to be a part of this process. She has also kept the stew vegetarian to be able to cater to as many people as possible. Everyone who wishes to head over can also bring their own ingredients to add to the pot. From spices to grains, everything vegetarian is welcome. You can also visit with just a bowl, a piece of bread of your choice, or even nothing!
While the concept of perpetual stew has historical significance and cultural value, it is not as common in modern times due to various factors, including improved food storage, refrigeration, and time constraints. However, this is not the first time someone has attempted to cook a perpetual stew in the last decade. In fact, one hot pot at the NY restaurant, Louro, simmered for two years before the restaurant was shut down.
For the latest updates on the stew and the next gathering, check out their official website!
Cover Image Courtesy: Website/Perpetual Stew Club