BRAISED PORK CHEEKS WITH BABY BOK CHOY AND CARROTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Season the trotters with salt and pepper, place in a roasting pan and roast until the edges are slightly crispy, about 1 hour.
- Add the roasted trotters, wine, mushrooms, onion, turnip, garlic, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, ginger, star anise and 2 gallons of cold water to a stock pot. Bring to a decent simmer and cook on medium-low heat, skimming occasionally, until reduced by a third, about 2 hours. Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer, discard the solids and stir in the sweet soy. You will want to drink this straight. Do not do this. Fight the urge. You just made pretty awesome pork stock.
- Preheat the oven again to 350 degrees F. Heat a cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the pork cheeks with salt and pepper and sear until they begin to get color and crust, about 4 minutes per side.
- Place the cheeks in a single layer in a large oven-safe pan or a casserole dish. Cover the cheeks about 3/4 of the way with the pork stock and cover with foil. Cook in the oven until the meat just pulls apart with a fork, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Cooking time will differ depending on the size of the cheeks, so check them at the 1 1/2-hour mark. Reserve about a cup of the braising liquid. You just braised pork cheeks! Excellent work. We are close to the eating part.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add a splash of canola oil and the carrots and saute until they begin to crisp on the outside, about 5 minutes. Add the bok choy and cook just until it wilts, about 4 minutes. Add the cheeks and a splash of the braising liquid, then gently heat through until the cheeks are hot to the touch. Add the cabbage.
- Serve the pork cheeks and vegetables over jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro and scallions. Eat the great food you just made. Share it with a friend, or don't. Well done.
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Aniyah Tobin
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
penny saxon
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe, but I can't find pork cheeks anywhere.
Tiffany Miles
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.
Sheikhsakandar Sheikhsakandar
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my guests.
Lady J
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork cheeks.
Kaeden Garcia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of bok choy, but I loved it in this dish.
Yvonne Okafor
[email protected]This dish is very time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.
mdromijul islam
[email protected]The ingredients in this recipe are a bit expensive, but it's worth it for the amazing flavor.
BreAnn Cotton
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Tshiamo Motlhaoleng
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out nothing like the picture. It was a big disappointment.
Isingoma Aaron
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Ruthless StarZ
[email protected]I'm not a fan of pork cheeks, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was very tasty.
Zeeshan Mahi
[email protected]The cooking time was way too long. The pork cheeks were overcooked and dry.
Mehbin Nur
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Emily Julia
[email protected]The pork cheeks were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious.
sir diamonds
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make braised pork cheeks dish.
Esther Thornton
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The pork cheeks were cooked perfectly and the vegetables were still crisp. The sauce was also very tasty.
Jamme Kellam
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it turned out amazing! The pork cheeks were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. My family loved it!
Mohit Bhatta
[email protected]This braised pork cheeks dish was an absolute delight! The meat was fall-apart tender and incredibly flavorful, while the baby bok choy and carrots added a nice crunch and sweetness. I especially loved the rich and savory sauce that coated everything