🍖 Traditional Hungarian Meat Jelly (Kocsonya)

A classic made with just salt, pepper, and garlic — pure flavor, no extras 😊

📝 Ingredients:

  • Pork parts for jelly (pork hocks, feet, skin, ears – as preferred)
  • Cold water (enough to cover)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black peppercorns
  • 4–6 cloves garlic, crushed

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

  1. Clean the pork pieces thoroughly and place them in a large pot.
  2. Cover with cold water.
  3. Bring slowly to a boil, then reduce to very low heat.
  4. Skim off any foam that forms on top.
  5. Add salt, peppercorns, and crushed garlic.
  6. Simmer gently for 4–5 hours, without stirring, until the meat is very tender and the broth is rich.
  7. Remove the meat, place it into bowls, and pour the strained broth over it.
  8. Let cool, then refrigerate until fully set.

🍽 Serving tip:

Serve cold with fresh bread and hot peppers 🌶️😋

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