Bulgarian Pork Kavarma

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can provide similar flavor at a lower cost.

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

Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

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

Sprinkle in paprika and mix well to coat the meat.

Pour in red wine and let it simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper; add bay leaves and lemon juice.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork is tender.

Check occasionally and add water if needed to prevent sticking.

Once cooked, remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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