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Judd mat Gaardebounen

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30 min
Prep
150 min
Cook
6
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1.5kg (3 1/4 lbs) Smoked pork collar (judd)
  • 2 Onions, quartered
  • 2 Carrots, chopped
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 6 Peppercorns
  • 1kg (2 1/4 lbs) Broad beans (fresh or frozen, shelled)
  • 2 tbsp (28g) Butter
  • 2 tbsp (15g) Flour
  • 200ml (3/4 cup) Cooking liquid from the pork
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Boiled potatoes, for serving

Method

  1. Soak the smoked pork collar in cold water for a few hours if very salty, then drain.
  2. Place the pork in a large pot with the onions, carrots, bay leaves, and peppercorns, and cover with water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is very tender.
  4. About 20 minutes before the meat is ready, cook the broad beans in salted water until tender, then drain, reserving a little of the pork's cooking liquid.
  5. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in the reserved cooking liquid to make a smooth sauce.
  6. Stir the cooked broad beans through the sauce and season to taste.
  7. Slice the pork collar and serve with the creamed broad beans and boiled potatoes.

Introduction: Judd mat Gaardebounen is Luxembourg's most celebrated national dish, pairing smoked, slow-cooked pork collar with creamed broad beans — a hearty combination rooted in the country's farming calendar and still served with pride at both home tables and traditional restaurants.

Cultural Background: Judd mat Gaardebounen is Luxembourg's most celebrated national dish, pairing smoked, slow-cooked pork collar with creamed broad beans — a hearty combination rooted in the country's farming calendar and still served with pride at both home tables and traditional restaurants.

Tips: Taste the pork's cooking liquid before using it in the sauce — smoked collar can be quite salty, so add it to the roux gradually and season the sauce carefully.

Variations: Fresh broad beans in season give the best flavour and colour, but good-quality frozen beans are a reliable year-round substitute.

Nutrition: Approx. 520 kcal, 38g protein, 28g fat, 24g carbohydrates per serving.

FAQs:

Q: Is Judd mat Gaardebounen Luxembourg's national dish?
A: Yes, it's widely regarded as Luxembourg's national dish and appears on menus throughout the country, especially in autumn when broad beans are in season.

Q: Can I use a different cut of pork?
A: Smoked collar (judd) is essential to the dish's character; a different smoked pork joint can be substituted if collar isn't available, though the classic flavour depends on it.

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