25
8.Preheatbarbequeorgrilltomediumheat.
Brushporkwithsauce.Addporkchops
andcookfor1-2minutesoneachsideor
untilgolden.Seasontotastewithsaltand
pepper.Servewithremainingsauce.
Red Wine Beef Cheeks
Serves:6-8
2tablespoonsoliveoil
2kgbeefcheeks
2carrots,peeled,chopped
2celerystalks,chopped
2onions,chopped
6clovesgarlic,crushed
1tablespoonorangezest
4freshbayleaves
2cloves
2juniperberries
2staranise
1cupbeefstock
1cupredwine
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Fillunitwithwater.Preheatto86°C.
2.Heatoilinalargefrypanovermedium-high
heat.Addbeefcheeksandcookfor3-4
minutesoruntilcaramelised.Setaside.
3.Tothesamepanaddcarrot,celery,onion
andgarlic.Cookfor3-4minutesoruntil
tender.Addremainingingredientsand
bringtothesimmer.
4.Arrangebeefchecksandliquidinthe
cookingpouch.Vacuumseal.
5.Placepouchinunitoncecorrect
temperaturehasbeenreached.Ensurethe
entirepouchissubmergedinwater.
6.Cookfor6hours.Ifnotconsuming
immediatelysubmergethepouchinanice
bathuntilthoroughlychilled.
7.Separatebeefcheeksfromliquid.Strain
liquidandplaceliquidinasmallsaucepan
overmediumheat.Bringtoasimmer.
Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.Serve
beefcheekswithsauce.
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