Poor Little Polo Ponies

Je suis triste. There was a horrible tragedy in the world of polo this weekend. 21 polo horses died on Sunday, due to drug overdoses. The Humane Society of the United States is hoping that this tragedy will encourage the polo community to start drug testing the horses that participate in the sport. Currently there are no drug regulations for the horses. The 21 horses that died were given a poorly mixed medication by a veterinary pharmacy in Florida. This is just another example of why you should always double check your recipes!

And speaking of recipes, we French know just want to do in a tragedy like this.
You'll need 2 1/4 pounds of horse meat
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 ounces ground cured lard
2 minced onions
1 glass of dry white wine (maybe even a second for yourself)
6 ripe tomatoes, blanched, peeled, seeded, chopped, and drained
2 bell peppers, ribbed and seeded, then diced
2 Tbsp minced fresh herbs (basil, sage, and rosemary to taste)
1 clove of garlic minced
salt and freshly ground pepper

In a skillet, heat the oil, lard, and onion. Sauté until the onion has become golden but don’t brown it too much. Add the horse meat and brown it, stirring frequently. When le cheval is ready, sprinkle in the glass of wine and reduce the heat to a bare simmer. Cover the dish, and let it cook for a little over an hour. Mix in the chopped tomatoes and diced peppers, and continue cooking for another half hour.

Ten minutes before removing the dish from the stove, sprinkle the minced herbs over everything. Serve it hot with salt and pepper to taste. Voila!

Bon appetit!
Jacques Cuillere