Stuffed Pork Cheeks

Ingredients

• 4 pork cheeks
• 200g of smoked bacon
• 150g of raw ham
• 50g of cubed smoked bacon
• 50g of chopped parsley
• 400g of tomato sauce
• 2 onions, cubed
• 2 garlic cloves
• 100g of grated cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Method

1. Take the pork cheeks, clean them, and make a small incision to stuff them.
2. In a bowl, mix the smoked bacon, raw ham, parsley, cheese, and seasonings.
3. Pack the pork cheeks with the mixed filling, ensuring they are well-stuffed.
4. In a pan, sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil.
5. Add the stuffed pork cheeks and cover them with tomato sauce.
6. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1 hour, checking occasionally to ensure they don't dry out.
7. Serve hot, garnished with some chopped parsley.