Sweet and sour pork cheeks recipe Recipe

Name: Sweet and sour pork cheeks recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Olive oil; 1 pinch Sea salt; 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper; 16 Pig's cheeks (about 700g), trimmed of fat and sinew; 3 tbsp Honey; 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 Leek, chopped; 3 Sticks of celery, chopped; 1 Onion, peeled and chopped; 2 Cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped; 1 Bay leaf; 2 Sprigs of fresh thyme; 8 Cloves; 1 tbsp Tomato puree; 750 ml (26.4fl oz) Brown chicken stock; 125 ml (4.4fl oz) White wine

Servings: persons

3 tbsp Olive oil
1 pinch Sea salt
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper
16 Pig's cheeks (about 700g), trimmed of fat and sinew
3 tbsp Honey
2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
1 Leek, chopped
3 Sticks of celery, chopped
1 Onion, peeled and chopped
2 Cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped
1 Bay leaf
2 Sprigs of fresh thyme
8 Cloves
1 tbsp Tomato puree
750 ml (26.4fl oz) Brown chicken stock
125 ml (4.4fl oz) White wine

1
Preheat the oven to 160C/gas mark 3.
2
Heat the oil in a casserole dish.
3
Season the cheeks, coat them with 2 tablespoons of honey and brown them over a high heat until golden.
4
Set aside.
5
Heat the remaining oil in a casserole dish with a tight-fitting lid.
6
Add the carrots, leek, celery, onion and garlic, then cook for 2-3 minutes.
7
Add the bay leaf, thyme, cloves and tomato puree, then cook for a further 2-3 minutes.
8
Now add the remaining tablespoon of honey and cook for another 2-3 minutes to caramelize all the vegetables.
9
Add the stock and wine and bring to the boil.
10
Season, cover and transfer to the oven.
11
After 2.5-3 hours, remove the cheeks from the oven, lift them from the stock and reserve.
12
Strain the stock and place in a medium-sized saucepan.
13
Bring to the boil and allow the mixture to reduce to a semi-sticky sauce before putting the cheeks back into it.
14
Warm through for 2-3 minutes and serve on top of hot buttered noodles.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tbsp Olive oil, 1 pinch Sea salt, 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper, 16 Pig's cheeks (about 700g), trimmed of fat and sinew, and more.

Yes, Sweet and sour pork cheeks recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and sour pork cheeks recipe

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