How to Cook one of Tom's Favourite Dishes!

Whilst Tom was performing in St. Petersburg recently, he visited the Dickens Pub where he enjoyed a meal of Bavarian style Pork Shanks with Bacon Lentils, courtesy of proprietor James Wheeler. We thought we'd share the recipe with you, so you can enjoy a meal that Tom has too!

Bavarian style Pork Shanks with Bacon Lentils à la Dickens Pub Ingredients: Pork Shanks Marinade:– Lager Beer, Garlic, Salt, Worcester Sauce, Honey, Thyme, Rosemary, Sage.

Method:-

1. Bind the shanks in cling-film or cooking twine to hold the meat to the bone during the first cooking process.

2. Poach in slightly salted water for 3½ hours, then allow to rest for another ½ hour in the un-heated liquid.

3. Remove the bindings from the cooked shanks, drain & place them in the beer-herb marinade solution for at least 6 hours. (This is a time-consuming recipe!)

4. The shanks will need a further 20 minutes in the oven at around 170 C. Tip: Splash the marinade onto the skins at the end of this cooking process in the oven to add caramel flavours.

Bacon Lentils Ingredients: Lentils: Brown, Green, or Le Puy (75g per person). Bay leaf, [all below as much as desired – to taste] Bacon, Onion, Garlic, Thyme, Butter.

Method:-

1. Boil same amount of water (/stock if desired,) as lentils. Add lentils, bring to boil again then cover and simmer with a bay leaf for a further 20 minutes.

2. Cook the chopped bacon, chopped onions, garlic and thyme in a deep casserole pan. Until browned then add butter to the mix.

3. When the lentils are cooked add them to the casserole dish and mix with the rest of the ingredients. The butter will help to spread the flavour through the lentils.

4. Add a table-spoon of double cream to the bacon, onions and, garlic and mix, before the lentils finally join them. (Tablespoon/person).

5. Make sure the lentils are warmed through. Ladle into shallow bowl dish, place the pork shank on top,  serve and enjoy.

Tom NOT Confirmed as Coach on The Voice

Last month we squashed rumours that Tom was confirmed to participate in the upcoming BBC series The Voice. However, with further reports in the press today, we would again like to confirm that Tom Jones has NOT been confirmed as a coach for the series. Reports suggest that Tom has "signed on the dotted line" which is completely false. Any reliable announcement, as always will be made here.

Thank you.

Important Announcement: The Voice

Contrary to today's announcement in The Sun newspaper and other media, Sir Tom is NOT confirmed to participate in the upcoming BBC series The Voice.  We can say however, that he has been approached by the producers with an invitation, and he is looking at the various elements of the offer in the context of his already planned activities for 2012.  Any reliable announcement about The Voice will be made here.  

IMPORTANT NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT

Sir Tom was ordered by doctors not to perform in Monte Carlo yesterday evening, due to severe dehydration. This was extremely disappointing for Tom, the band and all connected with the tour. This was the last date of a very successful 3 month tour, where many of the shows were in locations that were in the throes of high summer heat.  There are NO heart problems, as has been reported in the press. Sir Tom wants to relay his deep regrets for causing disappointment and inconvenience to all who would have come to enjoy his show last night. He thanks everyone for their understanding and support, and hopes to see the fans in Monte Carlo again soon.

Thank You To The Tom Terrific Fan Club

On behalf of Tom, we want to say a big thank you to Margaret Mariotti and all the fans part of The Tom Terrific Fan Club for their kind donation to The American Institute for Cancer Research. The special contribution was donated in  memory of Frieda Jones Woodward, Gordon Mills and Lloyd Greenfield, which is an extremely thoughtful and generous gesture.

The American Institute for Cancer Research is committed to funding cutting edge research and providing information to millions of Americans on the prevention and treatment of cancer. They are doing a wondeful job so we want to thank the fan club again for their thoughtful consideration.

Best wishes

Tom Jones Management Team