grilled pork cheek with sweet potato puree

pork cheek is the new pork chop! at least that’s what we’re calling it. if you want to make a juicy piece of pork, then you have to use this cut of meat. however, we know that most western countries do not offer this, such a shame. if you don’t have access to this amazing cheek, then go with a regular pork chop or tenderloin. we used a grill to cook the pork cheek, which creates an awesome crispy char around the edges. however, pan searing works just as well.

serves 2

pork cheek 2 flaps
fish sauce 2 tsp
soy sauce 2 tsp
sugar 1 tsp

the puree

large sweet potato 2
heavy cream 1/4 cup
butter 2 tbsp
orange juice 1/4 cup
cinnamon 1/2 tsp
salt 1/2 tsp

• marinate the pork cheek with fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar, for at least 30 minutes
• grill the pork cheek until cooked, about 10 minutes. set aside and let it rest before cutting
• peel and rough chop the sweet potatoes
• boil them in a pot of water until soft, then drain
• transfer to a food processor and quickly add the butter while it’s still hot, this will help melt the butter
• mix in the orange juice, heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt. blend everything until smooth

marinate the pork cheek

savory pork cheek with sweet smooth puree

commentaries

jun:

try a butternut squash puree, it’s just as good. use the same recipe but substitute the sweet potato for butternut squash. if you like it rich, add more cream and butter.

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