Legendinis kiaulės galvos vyniotinis

pork head

🥗Healthier: chicken head

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and more accessible.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: gelatin powder

Agar-agar is plant-based and suitable for vegetarians.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice offers a fresh flavor.

Clean and prepare the pork head, removing hair and impurities.

Boil the pork head in a large pot of water with bay leaves and salt until tender, about 2-3 hours.

Remove the head from the pot and let it cool slightly.

Debone the pork head, separating the meat from the bones and skin.

Chop the meat into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.

Finely chop onions, carrots, and garlic, then sauté in a pan until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the sautéed vegetables to the chopped meat and mix well.

In a separate bowl, dissolve gelatin in a small amount of warm water.

Combine the gelatin mixture with the meat and vegetable mixture, adding vinegar and seasoning with pepper and thyme.

Line a mold with plastic wrap and pack the meat mixture tightly into it.

Cover the mold and refrigerate for several hours or overnight until set.

Once set, remove from the mold and slice to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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