Pork with Barberries and Ajika - Ghoris Khortsis Chashushuli Ajikit

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than beef.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

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

Heat vegetable 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 for 1 minute until fragrant.

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

Mix in chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and red chili pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in ground coriander and hot red pepper flakes; stir to combine.

Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.

Add barberries, coarse salt, and boiling water; stir well.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until pork is tender.

Add sliced red onion and cilantro; cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

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