Jellied pork tongue: recipes with and without gelatin

Pork tongue fillet is a gorgeous appetizer. The dish turns out to be tender, tasty and looks festive.

How to make pork tongue aspic

For the preparation of aspic use gelatin. It is poured into the broth in which the offal was cooked. To make the broth transparent, the tongue:

• rinsed thoroughly;
• soaked for several hours;
• remove all unnecessary.

Only after such preliminary preparation is the product boiled. The first broth is always drained. Fill again with clean water and cook until tender.

Using a fork, they take out the tongue from the broth and send it into ice water. The sharp temperature drop contributes to better skin peeling. The finished product is cut. The plates are made thin. For greater nutritional value, as well as the beauty of aspic, mushrooms, vegetables, herbs and eggs are added to the composition.

Prepared components are poured with broth, in which gelatin was previously dissolved. They are sent to the refrigerator compartment until they solidify.

Selection rules:

• it is better to purchase a chilled rather than frozen product;
• at the base, the tongue is bright pink. If the color is dark, then it is stale;
• the aroma of the delicacy should resemble the smell of fresh pork meat;
• the tongue is small. The average weight is 500 g.

How to cook pork tongue for aspic

To make the jellied delicious, you need to know how to cook pork tongue properly. It is cooked unrefined. The first broth after boiling is always drained.

When the liquid begins to boil, bay leaves, onions, carrots, spices and seasonings are added. Thus, after boiling, the offal will become not only soft, but also very fragrant.

The age of the pig directly affects the cooking time. The tongue of a young pig is cooked for 1.5 hours, but the offal of a mature pig must be cooked for at least 3 hours, otherwise it will be too tough.

During the cooking process, be sure to remove the foam with a slotted spoon.

The classic recipe for pork tongue aspic

It is customary to decorate transparent aspic with bright elements - carrots and herbs.

You will need:

• pork tongue - 800 g;
• carnation - 2 buds;
• onions - 10 g;
• salt;
• carrots - 180 g;
• bay leaf - 2 pcs.;
• gelatin - 45 g;
• water - 90 ml;
• pepper;
• allspice - 7 peas.

Step by step process:

1. Rinse pork tongues. To fill with water. Leave for an hour and a half.
2. Change the water. Put on minimum heat. Boil and discard in a colander.
3. Fill with fresh water. Cover with peppercorns, bay leaves and cloves.
4. After an hour, salt and add the peeled vegetables. Cook until the product is tender.
5. Pour gelatin with cold water. Set aside.
6. Take the offal and put it in an ice-cold liquid. Cool and peel off.
7. Strain the broth and combine with the swollen gelatin. Put on minimum heat. While constantly stirring, wait until complete dissolution. You cannot boil.Cool down.
8. Pour a little broth into small bowls. Send to the refrigerator compartment.
9. When the workpiece hardens, distribute the pork tongue, cut into slices, and carrot pieces. Fill with the remaining liquid. Send the aspic to the refrigerator.

You can decorate the dish with lemon slices.

Jellied pork tongue with gelatin

In the proposed version of the preparation, no additives are used. The dish comes out nutritious and delicious.

You will need:

• water - 2.3 l;
• salt;
• carrot;
• pork tongue - 750 g;
• spice;
• bay leaves;
• gelatin - 20 g.

Step by step process:

1. Combine all components except gelatin. Cook for half an hour. Take out the orange vegetable and cut into slices.
2. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for another 1.5 hours. Remove the foam.
3. Pour the fastening component according to the instructions. Leave to swell. Stir in broth. Strain.
4. Distribute the language slices in an even layer in the form. Decorate with carrots. Pour in broth.
5. Remove the aspic in the refrigerator.

For a brighter look, you can add canned peas to the composition.

Delicious pork tongue aspic in a transparent broth

The transparency of the dish does not affect its taste in any way, but it is quite important when serving. It takes a lot of time to prepare a beautiful jellied aspic, but the result is worth it.

You will need:

• pork tongue - 700 g;
• greens;
• onion - 1 pc.;
• egg white - 1 pc .;
• bay leaves - 2 pcs.;
• salt;
• gelatin - 10 pcs.

Step by step process:

1. Rinse the pork tongue, place in a container and then fill with water. Boil and drain immediately. Introduce the filtered liquid again.
2. Throw in the peeled onion and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and simmer for 2 hours on the minimum burner setting. Season with salt and cook for another half hour.
3. Transfer the offal to ice water. Clear.
4. Pour gelatin into 100 ml of water. Set aside for half an hour.
5. Cool the broth. Use a spoon to gently remove all the fat, then strain through cheesecloth.
6. Salt the protein and beat until fluffy. Pour into broth. Stir. Boil.
7. Cool completely and bring to a boil again. The protein will curl up and become white lumps.
8. Pass through the filter. Boil the clear broth again. Measure out 500 ml and combine with gelatin. Salt.
9. Cut the pork tongue into portions.
10. Spread over the bottom of the mold. Pour the prepared liquid. Decorate as desired. Leave the aspic in a cool place.

Looks beautiful in aspic carrots, cut in the shape of stars

How to make pork tongue aspic in a bottle

The original aspic is obtained in a plastic bottle. You can use containers of any volume, in which the upper part is cut.

You will need:

• boiled pork tongue - 900 g;
• French mustard beans;
• greens;
• salt;
• gelatin - 40 g;
• broth - 1 l.

Step by step process:

1. Peel and then cut the offal into thin slices.
2. Mix the broth with gelatin. Leave for half an hour, then warm until dissolved.
3. Put the meat pieces into the bottle. Add chopped greens. Pour in broth.
4. Send to refrigerator. When the workpiece hardens, remove the aspic from the bottle. You can decorate in the form of a pig.

Ears and nose can be made from sausage, and eyes can be made from olives.

How to cook pork tongue aspic with eggs

An egg cut into slices or circles will be a good addition to the aspic.

You will need:

• water - 2.3 l;
• fresh herbs;
• salt;
• pork tongue - 1.75 kg;
• gelatin - 20 g;
• quail eggs - 8 pcs.

Step by step process:

1. Boil pork tongue in salted water. The cooking time should be about 2 hours.
2. Remove the skin and cut into thin slices.
3. Divide the boiled eggs into 2 parts.
4. Pour gelatin with water according to the instructions. Allow time to swell.
5. Mix the strained broth with the substance.
6. Chop the greens.
7. Distribute the cut components in the form. Pour the prepared liquid.

A festive dish can be garnished with cranberries

Jellied pork tongue and vegetables

Vegetables help make jellies brighter and more festive.

You will need:

• boiled egg - 2 pcs.;
• parsley - 10 g;
• pork tongue - 300 g;
• dill - 10 g;
• green peas - 50 g;
• bay leaves - 3 pcs.;
• gelatin - 20 g;
• olives - 30 g;
• onions - 180 g;
• black pepper - 4 peas;
• carrots - 250 g.

Step by step process:

1. Boil the offal with bay leaves, carrots, onions and peppers. Remove the pork tongue, peel and cut into plates.
2. Dissolve gelatin in warm broth. Strain.
3. Place the meat on one side of the serving dish. Distribute carrot circles, olives, peas, dill, halved eggs and parsley nearby.
4. Pour the prepared liquid. Send to the refrigerator compartment.

Polka dots are chosen soft and delicate in taste.

Pork tongue jellied recipe

It is easy to surprise guests if you prepare portioned aspic in small mugs or bowls.

You will need:

• pork tongue - 300 g;
• greens;
• egg - 2 pcs.;
• boiled carrots - 80 g;
• salt;
• gelatin - 20 g;
• lemon - 1 circle;
• spice.

Step by step process:

1. Boil the meat product with the addition of spices.
2. Soak gelatin according to the instructions. Heat and stir until completely dissolved.
3. Beat eggs with a few drops of lemon. Stir in 240 ml of cooled broth.
4. Transfer to the remaining liquid base. Boil and strain.
5. Peel the tongue. Cut across. The thickness of the plate should be no more than 1.5 cm.
6. Cut the orange vegetable into slices and cut the lemon into small slices.
7. Pour some liquid with dissolved gelatin into bowls. Send to refrigerator.
8. When the mass hardens, distribute the carrots and herbs beautifully. Pour in a small amount of gelatinous liquid. Leave to set in the refrigerator.
9. Lay out the meat pieces. Decorate with lemon.
10. Pour in broth. Send to the refrigerator compartment. Turn the bowl over and shake out the aspic on a plate. Serve in portions.

Pour the products with broth gradually in layers.

Pork tongue jellied recipe with gelatin and carrots

It is better to start cooking before the holiday, so you will have to spend a lot of time to create a delicious and beautiful aspic.

You will need:

• pork tongue - 350 g;
• garlic - 2 cloves;
• carrots - 130 g;
• onions - 120 g;
• bay leaves - 3 pcs.;
• gelatin - 10 g;
• salt;
• parsley;
• water - 1.5 l.

Step by step process:

1. Pour the peeled vegetables and offal with water. Salt. Throw bay leaves. Boil.
2. Remove foam and cook for an hour and a half. The fire should be minimal.
3. Take out the meat and immediately remove the skin. Cool and cut into large slices, and the orange vegetable into slices. Divide the onion into several parts.
4. Put the prepared components into the form. Decorate with herbs.
5. Strain the broth. Pour in gelatin. Leave to swell. Warm up. Stir until dissolved.
6. Gently pour over the slices. Put away in a cold place.

Take the jellied from the refrigerator just before serving

Recipe for making pork tongue jellied with peas and olives

When preparing, you can purchase a special mixture designed for aspic, or use your favorite spices.

You will need:

• mixture for aspic or gelatin - 1 package;
• carrots - 120 g;
• pork tongue - 900 g;
• peas - 50 g;
• lettuce leaves - 2 pcs.;
• olives - 10 pcs.;
• olives - 10 pcs.

Step by step process:

1. Boil the offal. Peel and slice.
2. Dissolve a special mixture in the cooled broth. Cut carrots into stars, pork tongue into cubes, olives into circles.
3. You can use a plastic mug as a shape. Lay out the orange stars and greens. Pour in a slightly liquid mixture.
4. Put in the refrigerator to freeze.
5. Distribute peas, meat pieces, olives and olives. Fill with a liquid mixture.
6. Send to the refrigerator compartment.
7. Immerse the glass in warm water for 2 seconds. Turn over onto a plate covered with lettuce leaves.

The form with the filler is turned over onto a plate carefully so as not to damage the workpiece

Jellied pork tongue in a slow cooker

Aspic can be easily prepared in a multicooker, while at the same time participating in the process to a minimum.

You will need:

• pork tongue - 850 g;
• water - 2.5 l;
• salt;
• bulb;
• gelatin - 15 g;
• spice;
• garlic - 3 cloves.

Step by step process:

1. Send the washed offal to the bowl of the device. To fill with water. Add all the ingredients listed in the recipe.
2. Switch on the "Cooking" mode. Set the timer for 3 hours.
3. Rinse the meat with ice water. Pull off the skin. Cut the product into small pieces.
4. Strain the liquid remaining after cooking. Dissolve gelatin in it.
5. Pour half into the prepared mold. Distribute the meat pieces. Add the rest of the broth.
6. Cool until solid.

Tongue cooked in a multicooker always turns out soft and tender

Jellied pork tongue without gelatin

This cooking option is suitable for those who do not like the taste of gelatin in aspic.

You will need:

• pork tongue - 1 kg;
• salt;
• beef heart - 1 kg;
• parsley - 5 branches;
• turkey wings - 500 g;
• garlic - 5 cloves;
• boiled quail eggs - 5 pcs.;
• turkey legs - 500 g;
• carrots - 180 g;
• bow;
• allspice - 5 peas;
• bay leaves - 4 pcs.

Step by step process:

1. Cut the heart into four parts. Clean the paws of the bird from dirt. Cut off the claws.
2. Pour water over all meat products. Place the peeled vegetables and all remaining ingredients except the garlic.
3. Cook for 3.5 hours. The fire should be minimal. In the process, constantly remove the foam. After half an hour from the start of cooking, take out the carrots and cut into thin circles.
4. Crush the garlic cloves and send them to the strained broth.
5. Cut all meat pieces into thin pieces. Place carrots in a silicone mold, followed by meat and eggs cut into circles.
6. Pour the garlic liquid over. Decorate with parsley. Put the aspic in a cool place.

You can creatively approach the design of the dish by decorating the aspic with egg swans

A few ideas on how to decorate pork tongue aspic

In preparing a dish, not only the correct process is important, but also the decoration. The pork tongue should be cut across so that the slices come out thin and beautiful. Lay them next to each other or slightly overlap so that the pattern forms a festive wreath.

How to decorate:

1. Boiled eggs, which are cut into circles, look beautiful.
2. Boiled carrots keep their shape perfectly, so you can cut flowers, leaves and various shapes from them.
3. Decorated with corn, peas, olives, as well as lots of dill and herbs.
4. You can use a curly knife to cut vegetables and eggs.

Small canned mushrooms look beautiful in aspic

Conclusion

Pork tongue jellied is a festive dish that, with a beautiful design, will not only be tasty, but also spectacular. If desired, you can modify any of the proposed recipes by adding new components.

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