6 | Renetta |
2 | precooked pork hocks |
Laurel leaves | |
rosemary | |
thyme | |
250 ml | of dry Marsala |
Extra virgin olive oil | |
Currant sauce: | |
salt | |
pepper | |
300 g | of cleaned currants |
85 g | of sugar |
4 tablespoons | of white vinegar |
1 clove | and 4 pepper grains crushed together |
Pork hock with apples and Marsala is a tasty recipe, the perfect second course for a winter Sunday lunch, and our Renetta apples are a winning combination.
Modern since the 1800s
Required
Renetta apple is the queen of baking. This slightly tart apple with a compact pulp becomes juicy during baking.
6 | Renetta |
2 | precooked pork hocks |
Laurel leaves | |
rosemary | |
thyme | |
250 ml | of dry Marsala |
Extra virgin olive oil | |
Currant sauce: | |
salt | |
pepper | |
300 g | of cleaned currants |
85 g | of sugar |
4 tablespoons | of white vinegar |
1 clove | and 4 pepper grains crushed together |
Currant sauce: in a non-stick pan lay the currants, the sugar, the vinegar and the crushed spices, and cook for 15 minutes.
Peel, core and cut in large slices the apples.
Lay the pork hocks in a casserole, together with the laurel leaves, the rosemary, the thyme and some oil, add the Marsala wine and let evaporate. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the apples, turn over the meat and bake at 200° C for 30/35 minutes.
When half cooked, take out of the oven and baste with its cooking juices.
When done, serve as second course with the currant sauce.