In colder days, when I find fresh pork shoulder, I usually prepare this roast in the oven. It needs time to marinate, but it's worth it, especially if I want everything ready for the next day’s...
Stuffed Cabbage in Pumpkin Last year, at a festive dinner, I tried stuffed cabbage made in a pumpkin for the first time. It requires patience and a bit of organization, but the result is clearly...
Sausages with pickles and sauerkraut The first time I boiled the homemade sausages that I had air-dried for a few days, I didn't complicate things with many side dishes. I put the pan on the stove,...
Every year, for the Christmas meal or when we have more people at the table, I make this roast paired with braided pork tenderloin. It's the kind of dish where everything goes into the tray, and the...
If I have a pack of wings and some potatoes in the fridge, I usually choose this oven option. It's quick to make, I don't have to stand by it, and the ingredients are basic. Sometimes I cook them in...
I have been making homemade sausages every winter for as long as I can remember. Cleaning the casings, mixing the meat, smelling the spices – the whole process takes an entire day, but it’s worth...
I usually make mashed potatoes with homemade sausages when I have leftover fresh sausages from the freezer and a few potatoes that need to be used. It's the kind of dish that doesn't require much...
E destul de des să am prin congelator tacâmuri de găină, mai ales după ce tranșez una întreagă pentru alte mâncăruri. Le strâng laolaltă – spate, aripi, gât, uneori și gheare – și...
De obicei fac rulouri din pulpe de pui când am nevoie de un fel principal care să nu ceară mult efort, dar să arate bine la masă. Le pregătesc destul de des pentru cinele cu prietenii, mai ales...
After slaughtering the pig, one of the first things we do is choose the good pieces of ham. I like to have some meat mixed with the bacon, not just pure fat. I usually salt them on the same day to...
I usually make head cheese with my family at the end of December. When we butcher the pig, we select the right organs and gather to make several pieces to share with relatives. If we need a larger...
When I have time and find a good piece of smoked pork belly, I make this ham with paprika and garlic. It's nothing sophisticated, but the result is just what you need for a platter or a slice of...