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Shredded Pork Cheek Sandwich
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A mouthwatering shredded pork cheek sandwich cooked beautifully with sauces that will blow your mind.
05:00:00 total
Serves 6
medium
Meat Main Course
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Ingredients
- pork cheek - watch the video to see (cleaned and trimmed of excess fat)
- oil - as needed (for searing)
- onions - watch the video to see
- garlic cloves - watch the video to see
- carrots - watch the video to see
- bay leaf - 1
- peppercorns - watch the video to see
- salt - watch the video to see (a good amount)
- water - enough to cover (preferably cold, can add some ice)
- mayonnaise - 200 g (base for pickle mayonnaise)
- garlic powder - to taste (can also be minced garlic)
- lemon or lime - to taste
- pickled gherkin - 40 g (for pickle mayonnaise)
- honey - 1 teaspoon (for pickle mayonnaise)
- red wine - watch the video to see (for sauce)
- tomato extract - 1 tablespoon (for sauce)
- mushrooms - watch the video to see (for sauce)
- jalapeño - to taste (for sauce)
- butter - 2 cubes (for sauce)
- cheddar cheese - watch the video to see
Instructions
- Prepare and Clean Pork Cheek: Clean the pork cheek by removing excess fat and connective tissue.
- Sear the Meat: Sear the pork cheek in a hot pan with a little oil until browned to develop flavor.
- Cook with Vegetables and Water: Add the seared cheeks to a pot with onions, garlic, carrots, bay leaf, peppercorns, salt, and enough water to cover. Cook on low heat for at least four or five hours.
- Prepare Pickle Mayonnaise: Mix mayonnaise, garlic powder, lemon or lime juice, pickled gherkin, honey, and adjust taste with a bit more acidity if needed. Let it rest for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté onion, mushrooms, and garlic with a touch of jalapeño. Add red wine, let the alcohol evaporate, then add tomato extract and stock. Finish with butter.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread pickle mayonnaise on the bun, add shredded pork cheek, top with cheddar cheese, and finish with the sauce.
