Knuckle
Description
I'll be honest with you, this is one of my favorite ways to cook pork because only with this simple recipe do you get incredibly tender and flavorful meat—absolutely delicious. The key is to choose the right cut for this Moldovan dish: pork with a thin layer of fat on one side and ribs on the other. Otherwise, preparing kостецa is very easy. Traditionally, it's grilled on a gratar (a special barbecue), but since we might not have that option, we'll make it at home using a regular frying pan. Either way, the dish turns out incredibly tasty and can be served not only for everyday lunch or dinner but also at festive tables.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the pork into portion pieces, making sure each piece has a rib bone.
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Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the spices in arbitrary proportions; here everything depends on your taste preferences.
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Step 3
Now we rub each piece of pork with salt and coat it on all sides with the spice mixture.
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Step 4
Leave at room temperature for 2-3 hours to allow the meat to marinate well.
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Step 5
While the pork is marinating, we can prepare a special sauce (mujdei) for it. Peel two garlic heads and press them, then add chopped herbs, water, and olive oil. Slightly salt the sauce and mix well.
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Step 6
When the meat is well marinated, we place it in a pan with heated oil. Fry the pork over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
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Step 7
Then flip to the other side and fry for a few more minutes. To check for doneness, pierce the meat with a knife; if clear juice comes out, the cutlet is ready. Place it onto individual plates and serve with any side dish and your favorite sauce.