Savory Ukrainian Aspic: Traditional Meat Delight 🍖🇺🇦

Ukrainian Meat in Aspic Kholodets Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
🥘 Servings: 8

Description:

Indulge in the rich flavors of Ukrainian cuisine with this traditional recipe for Meat in Aspic Kholodets. Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines tender meats with aromatic spices, vegetables, and gelatin, resulting in a savory delight that’s sure to impress your guests.

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Ingredients:

• 1 pig’s foot, scrubbed
• 2 onions
• 1/2 cup carrots
• 1/2 cup celery ribs
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp peppercorns
• 6 cups broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 packet gelatin

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pig’s Foot:

   • Scrub the pig’s foot under cold water to remove any bristles.

2. Cook the Ingredients:

   • In a large kettle or pressure cooker, combine the pig’s foot, onions, carrots, celery ribs, bay leaves, garlic cloves, peppercorns, and broth.
   • Cook covered until the meat is very tender (approximately 3 hours in a kettle or 45 minutes at 15 pounds pressure in a pressure cooker).

3. Cool and Prepare the Broth:

   • Once the meat is tender and loose from the bones, uncover and allow it to cool.
   • Pour off the broth, skim off any fat, and reserve the broth for later use.

4. Prepare the Meat:

   • Remove the meat from the bones, discarding any turkey skin, fat, and vegetables.
   • Chop the meat into bite-size pieces and place them in an oblong pan.

5. Season and Add Gelatin:

   • Add the peeled and crushed garlic, salt, and ground black pepper to the meat.
   • Soften the gelatin in 1 cup of hot broth and then add it to the meat mixture.

6. Assemble and Chill:

   • Pour enough of the remaining broth over the meat to cover it by at least 1/2 inch.
   • Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
   • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and chill the mixture overnight.

7. Serve:

   • Once chilled and set, slice the Meat in Aspic Kholodets into 1-inch slices.
   • Serve the slices sprinkled with flavored vinegar or lemon juice for an added zing.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices for an elegant presentation.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 154.1
• Fat: 6.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.1g
• Cholesterol: 63.8mg
• Sodium: 1139.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 5.5g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Sugar: 2.2g
• Protein: 18.2g

Recipe Notes:

• This Ukrainian Meat in Aspic Kholodets can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, making it perfect for meal prep or enjoying leftovers.
• Experiment with different garnishes and seasonings to customize the flavor to your liking.
• Serve this dish as a starter or appetizer at your next gathering to impress your friends and family with your culinary skills and knowledge of Ukrainian cuisine.