How to Make: Macedonian Pork and Pepper Manja | Pork and Pepper Stir Fry

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork loin is more affordable.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while white wine can be less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced pork shoulder and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika and stir to coat the meat evenly.

Add chopped bell peppers, carrots, and potatoes, mixing well.

Pour in red wine and vinegar, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 1-1.5 hours, until pork is tender.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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