Braised Moorish-Style Pigs' Cheeks with Picada and Garlic-Cumin Potatoes

Slow-cooked pork cheeks braised in sherry and stock, served with cumin-infused mashed potatoes and a fresh almond picada paste.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1062.6 kcals 4250.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.6 grams 182.2 grams
Fat 71.5 grams 285.8 grams
Protein 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
150 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
125
g
Fruits
2
tsp
0.5
tsp
GrainsCereals
1
slice
White Bread
crusty, crusts removed, cut into chunks
Liquids
750
ml
Beef Stock
good-quality beef or dark chicken stock
Meat
750
g
Pigs' Cheeks
trimmed of fat and sinew; Iberico or Gloucestershire Old Spot preferred
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
chopped
0.5
tsp
3
clove
Garlic
finely sliced
1
tsp
Cumin Seeds
crushed
70
g
Almonds
blanched
1
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
1
handful
Flat leaf Parsley
fresh leaves
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying potatoes
Other
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Carrot
chopped
700
g
Waxy Potatoes
peeled, cut into cubes; such as Desiree

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Brown the pigs' cheeks in oil in a casserole for 2 minutes then set aside.
  • Fry the onion, carrots, and garlic for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Stir in the cumin, paprika, and raisins and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add sherry, scrape the pan, and reduce the liquid by two-thirds.
  • Add the cheeks and stock, boil, then bake covered for 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • Boil potato cubes for 10 minutes until tender, then drain and mash.
  • Fry sliced garlic and cumin in oil until golden.
  • Mix mashed potatoes with the flavored oil, garlic, cumin, and butter.
  • Blend bread, almonds, thyme, zest, and parsley into a thick picada paste.
  • Stir chocolate and most of the picada into the casserole and simmer briefly.
  • Serve pork cheeks with potatoes and a garnish of remaining picada.