Pork cheeks in Frigiliana cane honey sauce
Cheeks in sauce is a dish that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Various records show that already in this period some cooks began to incorporate parts of the pig that were not previously taken into account, such as the snout, ears and cheeks.
Today, it is one of the most appreciated cuts in Malaga restaurants, as it offers health benefits, as it contains iron and proteins that are very easy to digest. And when the cheeks are accompanied in sauce with cane honey from Frigiliana, it gives it a touch of elegance and unparalleled sweetness.
Pork cheeks enjoy an unrivalled prestige as a culinary delicacy. Succulent, tender and full of flavour, the meat from this part of the pig is like no other. Stewed in red wine, they are one of the most popular dishes in Spain and Portugal, where they are served as tapas or main courses.
INGREDIENTS
2 onions
3 cloves of garlic
4 carrots
8 cheeks
1 l of meat juice
c/s of “Miel de caña, Nuestra Sra. Del Carmen (Frigiliana)”
c/s of salt and black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 l of red wine
Gathering: diced potatoes, cherry tomatoes and Padrón peppers.
RECIPE
WE RECOMMEND YOU TRY THE ONE THEY ARE SERVING IN:
Restaurante Esquina Padilla
Calle Beatas, 8, 29008 Málaga
Reservations: +34 613 825 133
Opening hours:
Every day from 12:30 to 23:30
Wednesday from 19:00 to 23:30
Closed on Tuesday
Restaurante Esquina Padilla
Inspired by the flavours of the sea in the Spanish cuisine that is enjoyed on the corners of Malaga. It is located on Beatas Street, which is home to as much history as Malaga culture.
The name of the street seems to come from an old convent, the Respiciato de San Francisco, which was run by nuns called the Beatas.
The Malaga Provincial Council moved to this same street after the fire at the Palacio de la Aduana, occupying a building built by Jerónimo Cuervo until 1966, when it moved to the Plaza de la Marina. Therefore, we find ourselves in an emblematic place, with narrow streets that remind us of the old Jewish quarter, with buildings built later between the 18th and 19th centuries.
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