Pied de cochon désossé en crépinette
Strainer 4 pig's trotters 2 onions 1 carrot 3 cloves 1 sprig of thyme 1 bay leaf 10 black peppercorns 50 cl white wine vinegar 1 celery stalk 2 sprigs of flat-leaf parsley 5 sprigs of basil 1 shallot 40 g butter 5 cl white wine 10 cl veal stock 1 sprig of tarragon 2 sprigs of chives 20 g clarified butter THE DAY BEFORE The day before, plunge the pig's trotters into a saucepan of cold water and bring gently to the boil. Peel the carrot and onions, prick one of the two with cloves. Cool the pig's trotters under cold water, put them in a pot with the onions, carrot, thyme, bay leaf, peppercorns, white wine vinegar, celery stalk and a handful of coarse salt, pour in 4 litres of water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 2h30. Take 10 cl of cooking juices. Drain the stems, debone them, adjust the seasoning. Chop the basil and mix it with the still warm meat, then make 4 regular sausages in cling film, set aside in the fridge. THE BIG DAY The same day, peel and chop the ...