Pork and Vegetable Aspic

Name: Pork and Vegetable Aspic
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp fine salt; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 1 cup carrots, sliced; 0.5 cup dill pickles, sliced; 0.5 cup frozen green peas, thawed

A traditional chilled German dish featuring tender simmered pork shoulder and sliced vegetables set in a clear, savory gelatin broth.

115 minMediumServes 6180 cal/serving

GermanAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbKetoPaleoGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp fine salt
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 cup carrots, sliced
0.5 cup dill pickles, sliced
0.5 cup frozen green peas, thawed

Instructions

1

Place 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder, 4 cups low sodium chicken broth, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp fine salt, and 1 tsp whole black peppercorns in a pot and bring to a simmer.
2

Simmer uncovered for 90 minutes until meat is tender and internal temperature reaches at least 160F.
3

Strain broth into a bowl, discard spices, and shred pork.
4

Stir 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder and 2 tbsp white wine vinegar into hot broth until completely dissolved.
5

Layer 1 cup sliced carrots, 0.5 cup sliced dill pickles, 0.5 cup thawed frozen green peas, and shredded pork in a loaf pan.
6

Pour broth mixture over ingredients and chill in refrigerator for 4 hours until firm.

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Questions

What is Pork and Vegetable Aspic?

A traditional chilled German dish featuring tender simmered pork shoulder and sliced vegetables set in a clear, savory gelatin broth. This reference files it under German appetizer: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 115 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Pork and Vegetable Aspic reach?

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

Is there a substitute for gelatin in Pork and Vegetable Aspic?

The entry for Pork and Vegetable Aspic calls for 3 tbsp unflavored gelatin powder. In its place: Agar powder sets at about a third of the volume and gives a firmer, less wobbly set. Boil it briefly to activate it.

Is Pork and Vegetable Aspic keto-friendly?

A serving of Pork and Vegetable Aspic carries 3 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

How many calories are in Pork and Vegetable Aspic?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 180 calories, with 22 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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