Carrilleras de Cerdo

Carrilleras de Cerdo is a traditional Spanish dish, featuring tender pork cheeks slow-cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the pork cheeks and brown on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
Add the red wine to the pot, scraping the bottom to loosen any browned bits.
Return the pork cheeks to the pot. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork cheeks are tender.
Remove the bay leaves and thyme. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Serve the Carrilleras de Cerdo with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.