STEWED PIG’S TROTTERS WITH TOMATO
Ingredients
4 pig’s trotters
200 g diced Serrano ham
6 small onions
4 leeks
3 carrots
1 carton of strained tomatoes
1 clove of garlic
2 beef stock cubes
1 herb bouquet (parsley, celery, bay leaf, thyme)
Olive oil
1 tablespoon of flour
Paprika
Tarragon
Salt
Ground black pepper
Preparation
1. Cut the trotters into small pieces and place them in a pressure cooker with water along with the beef stock cubes, carrots, onion, 2 leeks, and parsley. Cook for 40 minutes. Reserve the cooking broth.
2. In a pot with oil, brown the small onions, 2 chopped leeks, and the diced ham. Once browned, add the trotters and flour, and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Pour in the reserved broth, the strained tomatoes, the crushed garlic, and the herb bouquet. Season with salt and pepper and add the spices.
4. Simmer over low heat until the trotters are very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Serve hot.
