Bite with Belkys: Pig Wings from Latin House Burger and Taco Bar

The Chef and Owner: Michell Sanchez ("Chef M")
The Restaurant: Latin House Burger and Taco Bar
The Dish: Pig Wings or Pork Shanks

Ingredients:

4 small pig wings (pork shanks)
2 bottles of beer (preferably Harpoon's UFO)
2 Tbs. of sweet butter, unsalted
1 small shallot, minced
1 small onion, chopped small
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup of white wine (sauvignon blanc)
1/4 cup of barbecue sauce (asian glaze)
spring lettuce, as needed

Method of Preparation:

-Start by marinating the pig wings or pork shanks with beer overnight.

-Then, in a hot pan with melted butter sauté chopped shallots and onions. Season with salt and pepper.

-After the shallots and onions are translucent, pour in white wine and let it reduce.

-Next, add the marinated pig wings and let them cook about 15 minutes on each side.

-Now, place the pork wings alone on a baking pan and cook them for about two hours in a 275 degree oven.

-Finish, by tossing the pork in your favorite barbecue sauce. At the restaurant, they make a garlic, chili sauce combined with a balsamic vinaigrette.

To Plate:

Simply serve the pig wings over a bed of spring lettuce.

Serves: 1-2

Serving Suggestion: Beer

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Note:

$5 off online purchase of Sprung tickets at www.IgotSprung.com

Use code: WSVN5OFF

Also, take a printed copy of the recipe to Latin House Burger & Taco Bar and get 10% off your bill. (Valid one month after the air date.)

Latin House Burger and Taco Bar
9565 SW 72 ST.
Miami, FL 33173
786-564-5683
www.latinhousegrill.com/

Sprung Beer Festival
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