Fragrant braised pork with prunes in its own juice. It looks delicious, the taste is wonderful, the aroma is excellent. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
Recipe content:
- Ingredients
- Step by step cooking
- Video recipe
Our national culture allows the consumption of pork with vegetables and fruits. Moreover, pork stews with various vegetables and dried fruits are a very common way of preparing food. For example, any type of meat goes well with prunes. Therefore, do not think that prunes will ruin it, on the contrary, it will make the meat unusual, give it a piquant taste and amazing aroma. Many housewives often prepare pork stew with prunes. Such a treat is perfect for any meal, incl. and festive table. Therefore, if you have never cooked such a dish, then I propose to consider it. With the minimum of effort, you will have a delicious meal packed with many beneficial nutrients.
You can cook this treat in a thick-walled saucepan, deep pan, deep frying pan, or in a rooster. Take convenient dishes that are available. If you don't eat pork, then you can use absolutely any kind of meat. Beef, poultry, turkey will do. Prunes can be used smoked or dried fruits. In a dish, they become special, they acquire an incomparable taste. This recipe is simple and versatile. There is no need to use a large number of ingredients and have unsurpassed culinary skills. Even a child can handle this dish.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 235 kcal.
- Servings - 3
- Cooking time - 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Pork - 500-700 g
- Garlic - 1 clove
- Bay leaf - 1 pc.
- Prunes or dried plums - zhmenya
- Ground black pepper - a pinch
- Allspice peas - 3 pcs.
- Italian herbs - 1 tsp
- Salt - 1 tsp or to taste
Step by step cooking of braised pork with prunes in its own juice, recipe with photo:
1. Wash the meat and pat dry with a paper towel. Cut off the veins with the film from it. Remove fat if desired. Cut it into medium sized pieces.
2. Place the meat in a saucepan, add bay leaf, peppercorns, peeled garlic clove and cover with water until it just reaches the level of the meat.
3. Wash prunes and add to the pan to the meat. If they have a bone, then remove it first.
4. Season the meat with salt, ground pepper, Italian herbs and any other spices to taste.
5. Place the pot on the stove with medium heat.
6. Bring to a boil, cover the saucepan and simmer over low heat for 1, 5 hours.
7. No need to add water. The meat will secrete its own juice, so it won't be dry. 10 minutes before cooking, taste the dish and adjust it if necessary.
8. Serve warm stewed pork with prunes in its own juice. It is very tasty to use it with mashed potatoes, spaghetti or rice.
See also a video recipe on how to cook beef stew with prunes.
