Confit suckling pig with corn purée and algarrobo syrup
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- Main
- Medium
- 10
- 3 hours
PT3H
Suckling pig is typically served during the festive season in Peru and is very much considered a signature dish. Robert Ortiz confits his pig in a herby oil for three hours and then pairs it with corn purée and yam crisps. It would make a fantastic alternative to turkey at Christmas.
Ingredients
Confit pig
- 2.7kg whole suckling pig
- 60g of rosemary
- 80g of lemon thyme
- 100g of garlic , including the skin
- 100g of rock salt
- 8l oil
Sweetcorn purée
- 1.2kg sweetcorn kernels , cooked
- 40g of white onion , finely diced
- 24g of garlic , minced
- 24g of sugar
- 240g of full-fat milk
- 72g of cream
- 12g of oil
- salt
Yam crisps
- 1 white yam
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
- salt
To serve
- 20 red vein sorrel leaves
- 100ml of algarrobo syrup
Equipment
- Deep fat fryer
- Stick blender
Method
1
Preheat the oven to 140°C/gas mark 1
2
Clean and wash the suckling pig in plenty of water, then remove, pat dry and spread the salt onto the skin. Submerge the pig in the oil with the herbs and garlic, making sure to completely cover the meat. Cover with foil and place in the oven
- 2.75kg whole suckling pig
- 100g of rock salt
- 8l oil
- 60g of rosemary
- 80g of lemon thyme
- 100g of garlic , including the skin
3
Cook the pig for 3 hours, making sure it is nicely caramelised but not burnt. Carefully strain the pig from the oil and chill
4
Gently remove the skin and set aside. Shred the meat, removing any excess fat, sinew and bones. Place the meat in a rectangular tray, check the seasoning and add a little of the reserved cooking oil to bind the meat and ensure it is moist. Cover with the skin, making sure it does not overlap too much
5
Add a flat tray on top of the skin and distribute weights onto the surface. Leave overnight to press
6
For the corn purée, place a saucepan over a medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, sweat the onions and garlic until soft but not coloured. Add the cooked sweetcorn, stir through, then add the salt and sugar
- 12g of oil
- 40g of white onion , finely diced
- 24g of garlic , minced
- 1.2kg sweetcorn kernels , cooked
- salt
- 24g of sugar
7
Continue to cook until the ingredients start to brown and caramelise. Add the milk, gently simmer and reduce by half, then repeat with the cream. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Use a high-powered stick blender to form a purée with a slightly textural, rustic finish. Store in a clean pan until required
- 240g of full-fat milk
- 72g of cream
8
Preheat the oven to 180˚C/gas mark 4 and at the same time preheat a deep-fat fryer to 180˚C
9
Once ready to serve, cut the meat into rectangular pieces in the tray and heat a pan with a dash of oil. Once the oil is hot, add the pressed rectangles, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crispy - this should take approximately 4 minutes on a low heat. Place in the oven for 4 minutes to warm through
10
While the pork is finishing in the oven, use a mandoline or knife to cut the yam into very long thin strips. Lower into the hot oil and allow to lightly brown and crisp up. Remove from the oil, drain on absorbent kitchen towel and season with salt
- 1 white yam
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
- salt
11
Reheat the corn purée (if necessary) until warmed through
12
Remove the pork from the oven and place each portion onto plates, skin-side up on a bed of warm corn purée. Add a little algarrobo syrup and garnish with the yam crisps and red sorrel. Serve immediately
- 20 red vein sorrel leaves
- 100ml of algarrobo syrup
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