Braised pork cheek with creamy cheddar polenta and savoy cabbage

Servings : 6

Ingredients

  • 6 pork cheeks
  • 1 box Original CANTON® fondue broth
  • 18 mushrooms
  • 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth
  • 1 cup polenta cornmeal
  • 1 cup (250 g) strong cheddar, grated
  • ¼ cup (50 g) + 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 cup Arte Nova® red wine
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

Braised Pork Cheeks

  • Place olive oil in a roasting pan and sear the pork, browning on all sides.
  • Deglaze with Arte Nova® red wine.
  • Add the box of Original CANTON® fondue broth.
  • Bake at 300°F (150°C) for about 3 hours or until the meat flakes easily with a fork.
  • In the last half hour of cooking, add the mushrooms and rosemary.

Creamy Cheddar Polenta

  • Bring the chicken broth and ¼ cup of butter to a boil.
  • Slowly sprinkle in the polenta while whisking.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  • Add cheese and stir just until melted. Serve.

Savoy Cabbage

  • Cut the cabbage in thin slices, after removing the heart.
  • Melt remaining 2 tbsp. butter in a skillet.
  • Add the cabbage.
  • Cook until tender.

Serve in a deep bowl. Place polenta on the bottom, followed by cabbage and pork, then sprinkle with a little sauce.