Braised Pork Cheeks with Polenta and Squid

Slow-braised spiced pork cheeks served with creamy parmesan polenta, sautéed kale, and pan-fried squid for a sophisticated surf-and-turf dish.

Estimated Nutrition
Calories
903.7
kcal / serving
3614.8 kcal total
Carbs
66.1g
per serving
264.4 g total
Fat
45.6g
per serving
182.2 g total
Protein
49.6g
per serving
198.4 g total
Cook Time
150
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
500
ml
Milk
full fat
25
g
Parmesan
grated
25
g
Butter
unsalted, for polenta
25
g
Butter
for kale
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
175
g
Polenta
quick-cook
Liquids
1000
ml
Chicken Stock
for braising
500
ml
Chicken Stock
for polenta
Meat
12
piece
Pigs' Cheeks
fat and sinew removed
NutsSeeds
2
piece
1
clove
Garlic
peeled
1
sprig
Thyme
fresh
1
piece
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for frying pork
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
for squid
Other
2
tbsp
Seafood
1
piece
Squid
medium, cleaned, scored, cut into triangles
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled, chopped
2
piece
Carrot
peeled, chopped
2
piece
Tomato
chopped

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