Cold pork appetizer
Origin of the recipe
Pork is a delicious and inexpensive meat, rightfully popular in European cuisine. It's delicious in any form—boiled, fried, salted, or smoked, hot or cold. Try this delicious cold pork appetizer, which is quick and easy to prepare. This cold pork appetizer is a traditional Russian dish that originated in the 19th century. Its origins lie in the ability to preserve meat and use it in cold appetizers for festive and everyday meals. This appetizer became popular due to its simplicity, filling quality, and the ability to be served cold.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Pork with skin
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Salt
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Onion peel
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Bay leaf
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Allspice
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Peppercorns
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Water
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Garlic
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Italian herbs
Kitchen utensils
- Knife
- Board
- A saucepan with a lid
- Plate
- Garlic press
- Parchment
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Place a generous amount of onion skins on the bottom of a saucepan.
Step 2:
Place the pork on top of the husks, skin side down.
Step 3:
Add salt, bay leaf, allspice, and black peppercorns to the pan.
Step 4:
Place more onion skins on top of the meat.
Step 5:
Cover the meat with water.
Step 6:
Cover the meat with a plate and press down until the water partially covers the plate.
Step 7:
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 30 minutes.
Step 8:
Remove the meat from the pan.
Step 9:
Crush the garlic in a press.
Step 10:
Spread crushed garlic on the meat.
Step 11:
Sprinkle the pork with Italian herbs.
Step 12:
Wrap the meat in parchment and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
Step 13:
Cut into slices and serve.
Cooking tips
When covering the meat with spices and garlic, be sure to coat it on all sides.
If you don't like Italian herbs, you can use any spices you like.
