Aspic for the New Year of the Ox
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. You can use any meat for aspic. The most important thing is to add a gelatinous meat component—in our version, that’s pork trotters. Aspic can be served with mustard, horseradish, and dark rye bread. Be sure to make aspic for the New Year holidays—I’m sure your guests and family will love this dish. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Wash the meat and cut it into small pieces. You can also add turkey — thigh, neck, or drumstick, or beef.
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Step 3
Thoroughly rinse and clean the pig's trotters.
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Step 4
Peel the carrots and onion. Cut the vegetables roughly into large pieces.
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Step 5
Place all the ingredients in a large pot, add black peppercorns, a bay leaf, cloves, and allspice.
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Step 6
Pour water over all the ingredients so that it just covers the meat and vegetables, by about 2 cm.
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Step 7
Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, and be sure to skim off any foam that forms. When no foam remains, reduce the heat to the minimum, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer the aspic for 7–8 hours. You can also cook the aspic in a slow cooker and leave it to simmer overnight.
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Step 8
Let the meat and broth cool slightly. Strain the broth and set aside. Pull the meat apart into medium pieces.
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Step 9
Place the meat in deep containers and add minced garlic.
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Step 10
Garnish the aspic with carrot and sprigs of parsley. Pour broth over the meat and refrigerate for 6–8 hours.
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Step 11
Before serving, you can garnish the aspic with a chicken egg, shaping it into a bull's face.
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Step 12
Happy upcoming New Year!