Cucumbers Stuffed with Crispy Pork
Cucumbers Stuffed with Crispy Pork
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb (225g) lean ground pork
- 1 1/4-inch (1/2-cm) thick slice of spicy pancetta cut into thin lardons
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of Tabasco chipotle
- 6 5-inch (13-cm), mini cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded (or Lebanese or pickle cucumber)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) cream cheese, softened
- coriander
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the meat and pancetta in the oil until the meat is crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shallot and Tabasco. Continue cooking for about 1 minute. Drain if necessary. Adjust the seasoning. Set aside.
- With a spoon or a pastry bag, fill the cucumber cavity with cream cheese and top with the warm meat mixture. Garnish with a few coriander leaves.
- Serve as an hors d’oeuvre.
Cucumbers Stuffed with Crispy Pork