Meat and cold cuts
20 May 2020
Chicken thighs with cranberries - from a ham cooker
Category:
Meat and cold cuts
Difficulty:
Medium
Servings:
4
Looking for an idea for what cold cut to make using a ham cooker? You’ve come to the right place! We suggest a tried-and-tested recipe for a lean cold cut with a fruity twist. Cranberries pair perfectly with meat, giving it a slightly sweet flavor that is complemented by spicy seasonings, and your ham cooker will make all these ingredients come together into a perfect, appetizing whole.
Preparing this homemade cold cut doesn’t require much effort, and the result is worth every minute. Be sure to try our recipe. You’ll certainly reach for it very often, just like we do :).
Notes
Recipe for chicken thighs with cranberries - from a ham cooker
Preparation:
Cut the deboned chicken thighs into pieces (about 5-8 cm) and gently pound them with a meat mallet (just to slightly break down their structure).
Next, sprinkle the meat with gelatin, add the seasonings, salt, crushed garlic, and cold water. Mix everything thoroughly and cover, e.g., with cling film. Leave the meat to marinate overnight or for at least a few hours in the fridge.
After removing it from the fridge, add the previously scalded cranberries and mix everything again. Place the prepared meat in the ham cooker; for convenience, use a bag.
After closing the ham cooker, insert a thermometer into the meat and poach everything in water. The water temperature should not exceed 80-90°C. You can consider poaching finished when the internal temperature of the meat reaches 70°C.
When that happens, remove the ham cooker and let it cool down on its own, then place it in the fridge so the meat block sets completely (preferably overnight). The next day, it is ready to eat.
Enjoy! ...because homemade is better!
