Traditional Romanian Pig’s Alms (Pomana Porcului) & Polenta (Mămăligă)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs pork meat (pork shoulder, spare ribs, fatty bacon can be used)
- 1 lbs pork sausages (a combination of fresh & smoked is recommended)
- 1 head garlic cloves
- 5-6 tbsp cooking oil (or lard)
- 2 tbsp Kozlik's Hot Garlic Mustard
Instructions:
- Cut the pork into cubes and the sausages into slices.
- Heat the oil in the pan and put in all of the pork.
- Stir until browned on all sides, add the sausages and cook in a covered pan until liquid is reduced.
- Grind the garlic and mix it with 100 ml ( about ½ cup) of water.
- Put the garlic over the meat and let it boil for a few more minutes.
- Mix in Hot Garlic Mustard to coat and allow to cook for another few minutes.
- Serve the pork alms with garlic, hot polenta (Mămăligă) and pickled vegetables.
NOTE: Do not remove any oil or liquids released by the pork; this is flavour!