Lacón con Grelos
This traditional Galician dish features tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder, known as lacón, paired with vibrant turnip greens and hearty potatoes. It's a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for a chilly evening. The simple preparation allows the quality ingredients to shine.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 3 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 916 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1,000 gsalt-cured pork shoulder (lacón), bone-in, skin-on
- 500 gturnip green, trimmed and chopped
- 500 gpotato, peeled and quartered
- 100 gchorizo, sliced
- 1 tspsalt
Equipment
large pot · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Soak the cured pork shoulder in cold water for at least 24 hours, changing the water several times to desalinate it. This is crucial for reducing the saltiness.
Cook’s note: Start soaking the pork at least one day in advance for best results.
- 2
Drain the pork shoulder and place it in a large pot. Cover with fresh cold water.
About 2 min
- 3
Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 2 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: The cooking time will vary depending on the size and cut of your pork shoulder.
- 4
While the pork is cooking, prepare the turnip greens by thoroughly washing and chopping them.
About 10 min
- 5
In a separate pot, blanch the turnip greens in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain well.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Blanching helps reduce any bitterness from the greens.
- 6
After the pork has cooked for 2 hours, add the peeled and quartered potatoes to the pot with the pork. Continue to simmer for another 20 minutes.
About 20 min
- 7
Add the blanched turnip greens and sliced chorizo to the pot. Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are heated through and the potatoes are fork-tender.
About 15 min
- 8
Carefully remove the pork shoulder from the pot and slice it into serving pieces.
About 3 min
- 9
Serve the sliced pork shoulder alongside the potatoes, turnip greens, and chorizo, drizzled with some of the cooking liquid.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 916.2kcal
- Protein
- 52.8g
- Carbs
- 26g
- Fat
- 65g
- Fibre
- 5.6g
- Sugar
- 2.9g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.
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