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Pork cheeks in red wine

Name: Pork cheeks in red wine
Total time: 00:45
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 pork cheeks; 1 red bell pepper cut in pieces; 1 green bell pepper cut into pieces; 1 chopped onion; 2 whole garlic cloves; 2 carrots, chopped; 500 ml. of beef broth; 500 ml. of good quality red wine; Wheat flour; Salt and pepper to taste; Olive oil

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Category: Pork

Difficulty: Medium

Time: 00:45

Dish: Main

Quantity: 4

The cheeks are an exquisite cut of meat that is extracted from the face of the animal, either beef or pork and although in the past it was not given much value, today it is considered one of the finest and tastiest meats, among the many recipes you can prepare with cheeks, one of the most appreciated is undoubtedly the cheeks in red wine, then, we will teach you with step by step videos how to prepare this delicious dish to make it perfect for you.

Ingredients

8 pork cheeks
1 red bell pepper cut in pieces
1 green bell pepper cut into pieces
1 chopped onion
2 whole garlic cloves
2 carrots, chopped
500 ml. of beef broth
500 ml. of good quality red wine
Wheat flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil

How To Make It

Step 1: We begin the preparation of our cheeks in red wine, for this, we salt and pepper the cheeks and then we are going to pass them through the wheat flour, covering them on all sides, then we shake the excess flour and introduce them in an express pot with a little olive oil, we seal them on both sides (1 minute on each side) and we remove them from the pot.

Step 1: How To Make Pork cheeks in red wine

Step 2: In the same pot add the onion, garlic cloves and cook for 3 minutes, then add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, carrots and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2: How To Make Pork cheeks in red wine

Step 3: Add the red wine and let the alcohol evaporate (2 minutes approximately), finally add the cheeks, the beef broth and when it starts to boil, cover our express pot and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 3: How To Make Pork cheeks in red wine

Step 4: After 20 minutes, add a little salt, remove the cheeks from the pot, mash the sauce (if you want it even finer, pass it through a strainer), serve on a plate, add our sauce on top and we have our exquisite red wine cheeks ready.

Step 4: How To Make Pork cheeks in red wine

Tips To Prepare It

When preparing cheeks in red wine, it is very important to use a good quality red wine, as the flavor and success of the dish will depend on it.

Remove the excess fat from the cheeks before starting the recipe.

What can we accompany this recipe with?

You can serve these delicious cheeks in red wine with mashed potatoes and a lamb's lettuce salad as a starter.

Preguntas y respuestas

Can I use beef cheeks instead of pork for this recipe?

Yes, you can use beef cheeks instead of pork, the procedure would be the same, although you may need to adjust the cooking time, as beef cheeks may take longer to cook.

What type of red wine is the most suitable for this recipe?

t is advisable to use a good quality red wine, preferably one with body such as a Rioja, Ribera del Duero or a Cabernet Sauvignon, the taste and quality of the wine significantly influences the final result.

Can I prepare this recipe without an express pot?

Yes, you can prepare this recipe without an express pot, although the cooking time will be longer, instead of 20 minutes in the express pot, you will have to cook the cheeks on low heat in a normal pot for approximately 2-3 hours until they are tender.

Is it necessary to mash the sauce at the end of cooking?

It is not strictly necessary to puree the sauce, but doing so will give it a smoother and more homogeneous texture, if you prefer a sauce with visible vegetable pieces, you can omit this step.