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Kholodets

Холодец/khah-lah-DYETS/
Kholodets
About this dish

A savory meat aspic made by slow-cooking pork or beef bones until the broth sets into a natural jelly.

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Ingredients
🥩1.5kg pork knuckles and feet
🥕1 carrot
🧄1 head garlic
🌿Bay leaves and peppercorns
Method
Serves 2
1
Simmer the pork knuckles and feet very slowly for several hours until the meat falls off the bone.
2
Strain the broth and pick the meat from the bones.
3
Mix the shredded meat with minced garlic and place in molds.
4
Pour the strained broth over the meat.
5
Chill for several hours until fully set, then slice and serve cold with mustard.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Kholodets is a traditional Russian dish, especially associated with New Year's and winter holiday tables.

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