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Moroccan · Dessert

Pork Cookies in preserved lemon and olive

Our tested Steamed Pork Cookies: aromatic, generous, and balanced with preserved lemon and olive. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 3,786 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook18 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Pork Cookies in preserved lemon and olive
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the preserved lemon and olive elements, and pat the pork dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the pork. Steam over simmering water until just tender and vibrant, then dress while warm.

Stir in the preserved lemons and the rest of the preserved lemon and olive flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the topping and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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