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

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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.

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Questions

What is Pork and Beef Aspic?

A traditional cold dish of slow-simmered savory meats set in a naturally gelled, garlic-infused broth. This reference files it under Russian appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 270 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Pork and Beef Aspic?

As written, 270 minutes: 30 of prep and 240 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 6 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What internal temperature should Pork and Beef Aspic reach?

For Pork and Beef Aspic, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Pork and Beef Aspic low-carb?

A serving of Pork and Beef Aspic carries 2 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 10 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 2 percent.

How many calories are in Pork and Beef Aspic?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 260 calories, with 32 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 490 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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