Pork cheek is a very special cut, requiring slow cooking. However, if you can be patient, it will not disappoint you and will reward you with unique flavor and tenderness
Peel and finely chop the onions and carrots, then set aside
2
Heat a pan large enough to hold all the meat pieces in a single layer. Dredge the pork cheeks in flour and sear them on all sides over high heat
3
Once the meat is browned, remove it from the pan and sauté the onions and carrots with a drizzle of oil
4
When the vegetables are sautéed, return the meat to the pan and add the red wine. Bring to a boil and add the juniper berries and a pinch of salt
5
Pour enough broth into the pan to completely cover the meat. Bring to a boil, then move to the smallest burner and cook for 3 hours with the lid on
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After 3 hours, remove the lid and continue cooking on the smallest burner for another hour. This will thicken the cooking juices. Serve with a side of polenta
Cost
Pork cheek is not overly expensive. Each portion costs about 3 euros
Health
Regrettably, I must say this is a heavy dish. Unfortunately, pork cheek is a rather fatty cut. You won't have many excuses to ask for seconds, so console yourself with a generous portion
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