BULGARIAN PORK WITH SAUERKRAUT RECIPE - HEALTHY RECIPES WITH SAUERKRAUT

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork loin is less expensive.

sauerkraut

🥗Healthier: fermented cabbage

💰Cheaper: cabbage + vinegar

Fermented cabbage offers similar probiotics, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is a cost-effective alternative.

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

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

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

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

Pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add sauerkraut, bay leaves, and black peppercorns; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat halfway; season with salt.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, until pork is tender.

Add diced potatoes in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Stir in fresh dill before serving.

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