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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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German Marzipan Pigs

Cultural Context

German marzipan pigs, or 'Marzipan Schweine', are a delightful confectionery often made during festive seasons, especially around Christmas and Easter. Traditionally, they symbolize good luck and prosperity, making them popular gifts. The art of marzipan crafting has roots in medieval Germany, where it was considered a luxury item. Today, these charming treats are enjoyed worldwide, with various shapes and colors reflecting personal creativity.

GermanDEdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500 g Schweinebäckchen
100 g Wurzelgemüse aus Möhren, Sellerie und Porree
30 ml Pflanzenöl zum Braten
1 Esslöffel Tomatenmark
Salz
Pfeffer
ca. 400ml Rotwein lieblich
ca. 250 Gramm Möhren
1 Esslöffel Zucker

marzipan

🥗Healthier: almond paste

💰Cheaper: homemade marzipan

Homemade marzipan can save costs and control ingredients.

food coloring

🥗Healthier: natural food dye

💰Cheaper: fruit juice

Fruit juice can provide color with fewer additives.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Chocolate bars can be less expensive than chips.

edible glitter

🥗Healthier: coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: colored sugar

Colored sugar can mimic glitter at a lower cost.

1

Schweinebäckchen mit Salz und Pfeffer würzen.

2

Pflanzenöl in einem Topf erhitzen und die Schweinebäckchen darin anbraten, bis sie goldbraun sind.

3

Wurzelgemüse und Möhren hinzufügen und kurz mitbraten.

4

Tomatenmark und Zucker hinzufügen und gut vermischen.

5

Mit Rotwein ablöschen und alles zum Kochen bringen.

6

Hitze reduzieren und die Mischung zugedeckt langsam schmoren lassen, bis das Fleisch zart ist.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens

milknuts

Also Known As

Marzipan SchweineMarzipan Figuren
Local Name: Marzipanschweine

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