Pork cheek vindaloo

Method

Step 1

Trim the fat from the cheeks and cut into 1” diced squares.

Step 2

Prepare the marinade by mixing all the ingredients together, coat the meat and leave in the fridge for 4 hours.

Step 3

Peel and finely chop the onions. Heat oil in a thick bottom pan, add in the marinated meat and fry until lightly brown.

Step 4

Remove the meat and place on a tray. Add in the onions to the remaining marinade and fry until brown.

Step 5

Place the meat back into the sauce and cook for an additional five minutes.

Step 6

Prep the spice paste by adding the chillies, cardamom, cloves, coriander seeds and cumin seeds to a pestle and mortar and crushing until fine. Add the turmeric and vinegar to form a paste.

Step 7

Add the spice paste to the meat and cook for five more minutes.

Step 8

Add one cup of water or stock and reduce the heat. Cook until tender.

Step 9

Check the seasoning and serve.