Signature Pork Cheek Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meat
Marinade
Cooking Ingredients
Method
Marinating the Pork Cheeks
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, salt, black pepper, and red wine vinegar until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Pork Cheeks
Place the pork cheeks in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the pork cheeks, ensuring they are well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Pork Cheeks
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- 4
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, diced carrot, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- 5
Add the Pork Cheeks
Remove the pork cheeks from the marinade (discard the marinade) and add them to the pot with the sautéed vegetables. Brown the pork cheeks on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.
- 6
Add Broth and Herbs
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
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