World Flavors Cookbook

Piftie / Răcituri (Jellied Pork)

A traditional winter dish of pork meat and skin in a clear, garlic-heavy gelatin broth.

Cuisine: Romania

Ingredients

• Pork feet, ears, and snout (for gelatin)
• Pork shoulder
• 1 head of garlic
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Boil the pork parts in water for 4-5 hours until the meat falls off the bone and liquid is reduced. 2. Shred the meat and arrange in bowls. 3. Add crushed garlic to the broth and strain. 4. Pour broth over the meat. 5. Refrigerate until set into a firm jelly. 6. Serve cold with bread.