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Name: Modern Romanian Pork Aspic (Piftie)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg pork meat (bones, skin, and meat); 2 onions, peeled and quartered; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 parsnips, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1 head garlic, peeled and mashed; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 liters water; 100 g gelatin

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Modern Romanian Pork Aspic (Piftie)

Savor the Delicate Flavors of Traditional Romanian Piftie with a Modern Twist

8servings

4 hr 20 min

Medium

Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew

About this recipe

Experience a refreshing take on the beloved Romanian dish, Piftie. This modern version of pork aspic blends traditional ingredients with contemporary cooking techniques for a clear, flavorful, and aromatic experience. Perfect as an appetizer or a distinctive main course, this dish showcases the rich heritage of Romanian cuisine while embracing modern culinary practices.

Ingredients

2 kg pork meat (bones, skin, and meat)
2 onions, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, chopped
2 parsnips, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 head garlic, peeled and mashed
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon salt
2 liters water
100 g gelatin

Directions

1
Clean and cut the pork into manageable pieces.
2
In a large pot, combine pork, chopped vegetables, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
3
Add water and bring to a gentle boil, skimming off any foam.
4
Lower heat and simmer covered for 3-4 hours or until meat is tender.
5
Strain the broth through a cheesecloth-lined sieve to remove solids.
6
Dissolve gelatin in the strained broth, stirring thoroughly.
7
Pour prepared broth into serving molds, adding pieces of meat.
8
Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating until set, about 4 hours.