Elderflower Wine Braised Pork Cheek With Root Vegetables

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Looking for a hearty meal that hits the spot? Elderflower wine takes this mouth-watering recipe combination to another level.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 2 hrs and 0 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Easy

Ingredients

8 pork cheeks
2 tablespoons oil
40ml elderflower cordial
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium leeks, diced
3 celery stalks, chopped
120ml elderflower wine
200ml hot pork stock

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 140°C, 120°C Fan, Gas Mark 1.

Step 2

Cook the carrot, leek and celery until soft, then place in a pan with pork cheeks, elderflower wine, cordial and stock.

Step 3

Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours or until tender.

Step 4

Once cooked remove the cheeks from pan, strain the sauce and reduce to a thick sauce consistency.

Step 5

Serve the cheeks with roasted root vegetables and horseradish mash.

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 140°C, 120°C Fan, Gas Mark 1.

Step 2

Cook the carrot, leek and celery until soft, then place in a pan with pork cheeks, elderflower wine, cordial and stock.

Step 3

Bring to the boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours or until tender.

Step 4

Once cooked remove the cheeks from pan, strain the sauce and reduce to a thick sauce consistency.

Step 5

Serve the cheeks with roasted root vegetables and horseradish mash.

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