Ancient UKRAINIAN FOOD! How People LIVED in the Ukrainian Village Hundreds of Years Ago

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thigh offers a leaner option while pork loin is more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

plums

🥗Healthier: apricots

💰Cheaper: canned peaches

Apricots are often lower in sugar and canned peaches are more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Season the pork shoulder with salt and black pepper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the pork and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped onions, garlic, and carrots; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped beets and plums to the skillet; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Return the pork to the skillet; add chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, vinegar, and sugar.

Cover the skillet and transfer to the preheated oven.

Braised the pork for 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.

Remove the pork and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve the sliced pork topped with the beet and plum mixture and a dollop of sour cream.

Garnish with fresh dill before serving.

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