Pork Jalousie Recipes

PORK WITH PEACHES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C/gas 7).
• Score the skin of the pork through the fat, the incisions should be about 1 centimeter apart. Turn over. Make a pocket for the stuffing by cutting an incision at an angle, about 3 inches (7.5 centimeters) deep in the center of the streaky part of the loin, working away from the eye meat. Starting slightly in from the side of the meat, slowly slice along the loin not quite to the end, this will ensure your stuffing won't fall out.
• Chop half the thyme with 1 clove of garlic and scrunch together with the butter, 1 tin of peaches, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Push the butter into the pocket and pat back into shape. Lay the pancetta, bacon or Parma ham over the pork, leaving the skin side uncovered, and tie up firmly with 3 to 4 pieces of string.
• Place skin-side up in a roasting tray with the remaining peaches, the garlic cloves, thyme, and half of the white wine. Roast for around 1 hour until the skin is crisp and golden.
• When ready, remove the pork and peaches to a plate and leave to rest for 15 minutes whilst you finish the sauce. To do this, remove most of the fat from the roasting tray, then place the tray over a high heat. Squash the cooked garlic and add 1 tablespoon of flour. Stir and add the rest of the wine with a glass of water or stock. Simmer and leave to reduce for a few minutes. Strain and add any extra juices from the rested pork. Check the seasoning and consistency and serve drizzled over the sliced pork.

PORK JALOUSIE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a shallow frying pan and saute the leeks over a medium heat for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
• Add mince and stir constantly for 5 minutes until browned.
• Stir in the milk, chicken stock, sage. lemon juice, and seasoning.
• Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a small bowl mix the cornflour with 2 tbsp water to form a smooth paste, then stir into the cream.
• Stir the cream mixture into the mince, simmer for another 5 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out half the pastry and trim to a rectangle measuring 30x18 cm (12x7 inches).
• Roll the rest of the pastry into a rectangle about 2.5 cm (1 inch) longer and 2.5 cm (1 inch) wider and cut slashes 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in the centre leaving a border of about 4 cm (1.5 inches) all around.
• Place the first piece of pastry on a lightly greased baking tray.
• Spoon the filling over evenly leaving a 2.5cm (1 inch) border.
• Brush the border with water then cover the filling with the other piece of pastry.
• Trim the edges then crimp together.
• (It can now be chilled or frozen).
• Preheat the oven to 220C / 425F / Gas 7.
• Brush the pastry with the egg yolk and bake at the top of the oven for about 25 minutesuntil golden brown.
• Serve.

BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE AND CARDAMOM CREAM JALOUSIE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet in half lengthwise to form 2 rectangles. Fold 1 rectangle in half lengthwise. Using a sharp knife, cut 9 slits through the folded side to within 1/2-inch of the opposite edge.
• Stir the cream cheese and cinnamon in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Place the uncut pastry rectange onto a baking sheet. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the pastry to within 1/2-inch of the edge. Sprinkle with the chocolate. Unfold the cut pastry and place it over the filling. Press the edges to seal.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

JALOUSIE

Steps:

• Put ice until half of the shaker.
• Add the rum, amaretto, curacao, lime juice and pineapple juice.
• Shake vigorously and filter in a highball glass in which you already put a few ice cubes.
• Garnish with a pineapple chunk.

SAUSAGE MEAT JALOUISE

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven: 200C/fan gas mark 6. Prepare a baking tray rinse with cold water.
• Make a filling: in a large bowl mix together the onion, sausage meat, cheese, tomato puree, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Cover and chill until required.
• Divide the pastry into equal pieces and roll each piece out to an oblong approx 30cm x 20cm. Trim if necessary. Place one piece on the damp baking tray.
• Spread the filling onto the pastry; to within 2cm of the edge. Brush the edge of the pastry with water.
• Prepare the top of the jalouise: fold pastry in half lengthwise and using a pair of scissors cut through the folded edge within 2cm of the open edges. Open out carefully and place on top of the filling. Seal the edges with a fork and trim off the uneven edge. 'Knock up' the four edges of the jalouise. Brush the top with milk.
• Bake in the centre of the pre-heated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until well risen and golden brown in colour. Remove from the oven. Serve the jalouise hot or cold, cut into slices.