Ragout de Pattes de Cochon (Pork Shank and Meatball Stew)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 4
Ragout de Pattes de Cochon: a hearty pork stew with meatballs
in Stew

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3.5 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

Stew :
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt , or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 pork shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
water to cover
1 large onion , cut into chunks
1 stalk celery , coarsely chopped
Meatballs :
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 small onion , finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2/3 cup toasted flour
2 tablespoons olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
500
Sugar
2g
Fat
35g
Ragout de Pattes de Cochon is a classic French stew made with slow-cooked pork shanks and meatballs. This hearty dish is perfect for cold winter nights and is sure to warm you up from the inside out. The pork shanks are rubbed with a blend of spices before being simmered with onion and celery in the pot until tender. The meatballs are seasoned with a unique blend of spices, then fried and added to the pot for the final 30 minutes of cooking. The result is a rich and flavorful stew that is sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, combine the sea salt, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, nutmeg, and garlic salt.
2.Rub the pork shanks with the spice mixture and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour.
3.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the pork shanks on all sides.
4.Add enough water to the pot to cover the shanks, along with the onion and celery.
5.Bring to a simmer and let cook for 1.5-2 hours.
6.Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together the ground pork, onion, parsley, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
7.Add the toasted flour and mix well.
8.Roll the mixture into small meatballs.
9.In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs.
10.Add the meatballs to the pot with the pork shanks and let simmer for another 30 minutes before serving.

PROS

This stew is hearty and flavorful, with tender pork and well-seasoned meatballs.

The spice blend gives the dish a unique and delicious flavor.

CONS

This dish takes several hours to prepare and cook, so it is not ideal for a quick meal.

The pork shanks can be tough to find in some areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is an excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
It is also a good source of zinc and selenium.
The spices used in this dish have many health benefits, including possessing anti-inflammatory properties and helping to lower blood sugar levels.

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