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Tender Oven-Baked Pork Cheeks with Aromatic Herbs

Slow baked pork cheeks cooked with herbs and vegetables for a tender, flavorful main dish.

Tender Oven-Baked Pork Cheeks with Aromatic Herbs

Discover a tender oven-baked pork cheeks recipe slow cooked with herbs and vegetables for a delicious, comforting meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
2h 30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
2h 45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g pork cheek trimmed
  • 50 g carrot peeled and sliced
  • 40 g onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 50 ml dry white wine
  • 100 ml chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 piece fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 piece bay leaf dried
  • 1 pinch salt fine
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees Celsius (300 Fahrenheit).
  2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pan over medium heat.
  3. Season pork cheeks with salt and black pepper on all sides.
  4. Brown pork cheeks in the pan until golden on each side, about 3 minutes per side.
  5. Remove pork cheeks and set aside.
  6. Add diced onion, sliced carrot, and minced garlic to the pan and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. For in dry white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  8. Add chicken broth, fresh thyme sprig, and bay leaf to the pan.
  9. Return pork cheeks to the pan, cover with a lid or foil.
  10. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 2 to 2.5 hours until pork cheeks are very tender.
  11. Remove pork cheeks and vegetables from the pan and keep warm.
  12. Strain the cooking liquid and reduce it on the stove over medium heat until slightly thickened.
  13. Serve pork cheeks with the reduced sauce spooned over.

Tips

  • Use fresh herbs for best aroma.
  • Do not rush the slow cooking for tender results.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

  • mashed potatoes
  • roasted root vegetables
  • steamed green beans

Enjoy this tender oven-baked pork cheeks recipe served with your favorite sides for a comforting and delicious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 2
  • Fat (g): 12
  • Carbohydrates (g): 3
  • Protein (g): 25
  • Calories: 220
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.08
  • Saturated Fat (g): 4

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