How to Aspic

What You Need to Know

Aspic or meat jelly is a savoury gelatin made with a meat stock or broth, set in a mold to encase other ingredients. These often include pieces of meat, seafood, vegetable, or eggs. Aspic is also sometimes referred to as aspic gelée or aspic jelly. In its simplest form, aspic is essentially a gelatinous version of conventional soup.

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   Kholodets (Russian): Traditional holiday dish using pork trotters

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   Terrine en gelée (French): Charcuterie preservation method

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   P'tcha (Jewish): Sabbath dish using calves' feet

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