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Pork Stew

Cultural Context

Pork stew, or 'Mâncare de porc', is a cherished dish in Romanian cuisine, often prepared for family gatherings and celebrations. It reflects the country's agricultural roots, utilizing locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods. This hearty stew is a symbol of hospitality, commonly served with crusty bread. Today, variations exist across Eastern Europe, showcasing regional spices and vegetables, making it a beloved comfort food.

RomanianROmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pork shoulder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced peppadew
1 tablespoon braai mix spice
1 tablespoon Italian herbs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup sticky rib sauce
1/4 cup fresh coriander

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork belly is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides similar flavor without alcohol, while white wine can be less costly.

1

Season cubed pork with salt, black pepper, and paprika, ensuring all pieces are coated.

2

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and brown the pork in batches to avoid stewing.

3

Remove browned pork and set aside, keeping the drippings in the pot.

4

Add diced onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown.

5

Stir in crushed garlic and ginger, sauté for about 20 seconds until fragrant.

6

Add tomato sauce to the pot, eyeballing the amount, and deglaze with a little water.

7

Stir in yellow, red, and green bell peppers and mix well.

8

Return the browned pork to the pot and add diced peppadew for spice.

9

Sprinkle in braai mix spice and Italian herbs, and add soy sauce and sticky rib sauce.

10

Add about half a cup of water to create a sauce and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.

11

Check sauce consistency; if too thick, adjust with more water or a slurry as desired.

12

Finish with chopped fresh coriander and switch off the stove, letting it rest off heat before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Also Known As

Mâncare de porcPork Goulash

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