| Level: | Advanced |
| Total: | 4 hr 55 min |
| Active: | 2 hr 25 min |
| Yield: | 125 croquettes |
Ingredients
- 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces finely chopped shallot
- 4 ounces finely chopped garlic
- 16 ounces applewood-smoked bacon, pureed
- 32 ounces Spanish-style chorizo, ground
- 16 ounces smoked pork loin, ground
- 16 ounces heavy cream
- 24 ounces milk
- 1 ounce smoked paprika
- 1 ounce complete seasoning
- 32 ounces all-purpose flour
- 12 eggs
- 32 ounces seasoned breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic and simmer until fragrant. Add the bacon and cook until rendered, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chorizo and smoked pork loin and continue to cook for about 3 minutes. Add the cream and 16 ounces of the milk; bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low. Add the paprika and complete seasoning. Add the flour in four additions and cook until incorporated and no lumps remain. Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan and let cool. While the mixture is still warm, transfer it to a large piping bag and cut the tip 3/4 inch wide. Pipe onto a 13-by-18-inch baking sheet and score with a knife at 2-inch intervals. Freeze until firm, 1 hour.
- Cut through the scored sections and then roll the individual croquettes by hand to make them even. Whisk together the eggs and the remaining 8 ounces milk in a shallow dish until combined. Place the breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish and set aside. Ten at a time, dip the croquettes in the egg mixture, place on a baking sheet to drain the excess egg and then toss lightly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded croquettes on a sheet pan and freeze.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the croquettes until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 125 servings |
| Calories | 168 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 179 mg |
Reviews
First off – if your anywhere in the area, you need to go to Doce Provisions – Amazingly delicious!! If you’re like me and live several hundred miles away, this recipe is the next best thing. I just made this recipe a few days ago and did 1/4 batch as there’s only 3 of us. This netted me 28 total croquettes as I did them a little fatter than the recipe called for (my lack of piping skills). After step 2, I divided out what I wanted to cook and what to freeze for next time…I ended up cooking 12 and freezing 16. Easy to follow steps and not only was the end result was delicious, but I have enough in the freezer for the next time or two that I want them with dinner or a snack!
I’ve had these at the restaurant and they are so delicious. It has a very nice crunch from the crust and still soft on the inside. Highly recommend
What is ‘complete seasoning’?