Crispy Pig Cheek, Pickled Fennel and Chilli Recipe - Great British Chefs

Crispy Pig Cheek, Pickled Fennel and Chilli Recipe - Great British Chefs

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These schnitzel-esque crispy pig cheeks are paired with some crunchy and acidic pickled fennel and a rich pork jus infused with star anise and ginger.

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Ingredients

  • 500g of pork cheeks
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 bunch of spring onions
  • 25g of fried onions
  • 15g of fresh coriander
  • 1 star anise
  • 5g of fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 70g of light soy sauce
  • 60g of cane sugar
  • 80g of sake
  • 40g of sushi vinegar
  • 1l chicken stock
  • 300g of vinegar
  • 200g of water
  • 100g of cane sugar
  • 5g of thyme
  • 5g of salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 bulb of fennel, sliced on a mandolin into 2mm thick slices
  • 40g of plain flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 60g of panko breadcrumbs, plus more for storing the pig cheeks
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 chillies, thinly sliced
  • chopped chives

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