Gaio Mazio's Pork, ancient recipe from Giulio Cesare's time |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 300 Minutes |
Ready In: 315 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
5 tablespoons olive oil |
2 pounds (1 kg) pork shoulder meat, cubed to 1-inch square |
1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped |
1 leek, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons flour |
red wine, to cover all |
1 tablespoon honey |
1 tablespoon vinegar |
1 teaspoon black pepper |
garum ( fish sauce, use thai nuoc mam), for seasoning |
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds |
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves |
1 teaspoon powdered caraway seeds |
1 teaspoon powdered lovage seeds |
2 tablespoons ground mint |
Directions:
1. Heat some olive oil in a pan and then add the meat, apple, and leeks. Add the flour. Let it cook for 5 minutes, turning the meat often.
2. Add enough red wine to cover the pork. Continue to cook over a low flame. After 2 hours, add the honey, vinegar, black pepper, garum, and spices.
3. Cook under the same low flame for another 2 or 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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