Pork and Beef Aspic

Name: Pork and Beef Aspic
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shank, rinsed; 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut in half; 12 cups water; 1 yellow onion, peeled; 1 carrot, peeled; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 bay leaves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1.5 tsp fine salt

A traditional cold dish of slow-simmered savory meats set in a naturally gelled, garlic-infused broth.

270 minMediumServes 8260 cal/serving

RussianAppetizerStovetopLow CarbKetoHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SugarAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs pork shank, rinsed
1 lb beef chuck roast, cut in half
12 cups water
1 yellow onion, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 bay leaves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1.5 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Place 2 lbs rinsed pork shank and 1 lb cut in half beef chuck roast in a large pot with 12 cups water and bring to a boil.
2

Skim any foam from the surface, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours. Ensure meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 160°F.
3

Add 1 peeled yellow onion, 1 peeled carrot, 3 bay leaves, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 1.5 tsp fine salt, then simmer covered for 1 hour more.
4

Strain the broth into a bowl, discard vegetables, shred the meat finely, and stir in 6 minced garlic cloves.
5

Divide the meat into shallow dishes, pour the strained broth over top, and chill in the refrigerator for 6 hours until set.

Questions

How long does Pork and Beef Aspic keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pork and Beef Aspic?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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