Pork trotters with cranberries and smashed potatoes

Pork is the star of the season, even if I'm convinced the pig didn't decide that himself. Housewives are busy making răcituri, sausages, and heaven knows what other recipes they invent or find on Google.

I was caught up in the wave at one point too, thinking I'd make răcituri this year to keep up with everyone else, but as quickly as the idea came, I gave it up... convinced that I'd get my fill of răcituri without even having to cook them.

I had already bought pork trotters, which I decided to cook using a Spanish recipe.

In the combination of herbs and dehydrated vegetables from the Vegeta "Natur" range - For pork, I found a balanced blend of spices for a taste worthy of the holidays.

My family's health comes first, so I only choose natural foods.

The "Natur" range contains no monosodium glutamate or other flavor enhancers and is here to help with flavor combinations for sarmale, fish, vegetables... 100% natural.

For 2 servings, I used:

2 pork trotters

1 leek

300 g tomato sauce

1/2 sachet of Vegeta "Natur" pork seasoning

A little flour

A handful of cranberries

4 medium potatoes

I dredged the trotters in flour and browned them on each side in a little oil.

I added the sliced leeks, and after 2 minutes, the tomato sauce and seasonings.

Let simmer for 1 hour over medium heat.

Add the cranberries when serving.

Bake the potatoes in the oven, in their skins, and before serving, smash them just enough so they remain whole.

Sprinkle with coarse salt, fresh thyme, and oil on top.

It would be a shame not to have a dry red wine at the table...

Enjoy!