Country-Style Aspic
Description
Perfect for the table and for drinks. You can make a tasty aspic in summer or in winter using pig trotters, hocks, and so on. When cooking, add garlic, onion, carrot, bay leaf, other spices, seasonings, and so on. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Thoroughly rinse the shank and leg, scrape off the skin.
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Step 2
Place the shank and leg in a pot, cauldron, or slow cooker insert. Peel the onion and 2 cloves of garlic, cut them into 4 pieces, and add them to the pot along with the bay leaves.
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Step 3
Boil everything for 2 hours, skimming off the foam that forms with a slotted spoon. In this case, it’s easier to use a slow cooker.
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Step 4
Carefully remove the legs from the broth and strain the broth itself through a fine-mesh strainer. Separate the meat into pieces by hand or cut with a knife. Peel the remaining garlic cloves and press them into the meat. Season lightly with salt and pepper and mix.
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Step 5
Place the meat in deep plates or bowls, pour strained broth over it. Cool to room temperature, garnish with fresh herbs, and refrigerate for 1–2 hours to set.
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Step 6
Serve chilled with whole-grain mustard, beet horseradish, or wasabi.