Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
🥩 6 pork cheeks | 🧅 2 green onions |
🌶️ 2 or 3 bell peppers | 🌶️ Espelette pepper (to taste) |
🧄 1 clove of garlic | 🌿 Herbs de Provence (to taste) |
🧂 Salt (to taste) | 🧴 Olive oil |
🍷 White wine or cider (for cooking) | 🥄 Crème fraîche (for finishing) |
Utensils
🍳 Sauté pan | 🔪 Chef’s knife |
🧂 Wooden spoon | 🍽️ Plate |
🔥 Pressure cooker | ⏲️ Timer |
📏 Meat thermometer | 🥄 Tablespoon |
🥘 Baking dish | 🧊 Tweezers |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Rest time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 2 hours
STEP 1: Let the pork cheeks sit at room temperature for at least half an hour before starting to cook.
STEP 2: Marinate the cheeks in a mixture of onion, pear, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to tenderize them.
STEP 3: In a pressure cooker, heat a little olive oil and then brown the pork cheeks on all sides.
STEP 4: Add the chopped onions and peppers to the pressure cooker, then sauté everything for a few minutes.
STEP 5: Add Espelette pepper, salt, and a little liquid (vinegar or cider) to deglaze the pot.
STEP 6: Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, checking the cooking occasionally.
STEP 7: Once cooking is done, stir in the crème fraîche and mix well before serving.
The preparation of the pork cheeks requires attention and a few tips to ensure a flavorful cooking. Taking the time to let the meat rest at room temperature before starting to cook is an effective method to achieve a perfect texture. Slow-cooking the pork cheeks in a pressure cooker or on a plancha while incorporating ingredients like bell peppers or mustard will enhance the flavors of this traditional dish.
Finally, do not neglect to marinate the meat with aromas such as soy sauce or garlic to enrich the taste of the dish. Each step, from cooking to marinating, contributes to creating a meal that will delight your guests’ taste buds.