Ox Trotter Aspic

Ingredients

• 4 ox trotters (about 2 kg / 4.4 lbs) 4 ox trotters (about 2 kg / 4.4 lbs)
• 2 onions, roughly chopped 2 onions, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 10 black peppercorns 10 black peppercorns
• 4 sprigs of thyme 4 sprigs of thyme
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 liters (8 cups) water 2 liters (8 cups) water
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 7g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 2g, 1g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Place the ox trotters in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the trotters.
2. 2.
   In the same pot, add the trotters, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, thyme, apple cider vinegar, and water.
3. 3.
   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 4-5 hours, or until the trotters are tender and the liquid has reduced by half.
4. 4.
   Remove the trotters from the pot and strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids.
5. 5.
   Season the liquid with salt to taste and pour it into a mold or individual serving dishes.
6. 6.
   Allow the aspic to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or until fully set.
7. 7.
   Serve the Ox Trotter Aspic chilled, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Ox Trotters — Make sure to clean the trotters thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities and hair.

Tips & Tricks

• To enhance the flavor, you can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a dash of hot sauce to the aspic mixture before refrigerating.
• For a more elegant presentation, serve the Ox Trotter Aspic with a dollop of horseradish cream or a side of pickled onions.

Serving advice

Serve the Ox Trotter Aspic chilled on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves for an appetizing and visually appealing presentation.

Presentation advice

To elevate the presentation, unmold the aspic onto a decorative platter and garnish with fresh herbs such as parsley or chives.