Shpundra
Pork with beets, braised in beet kvass
Ingredienti
- maiale700 g
- barbabietola4 pz
- cipolla2 pz
- kvass di barbabietola500 ml
- strutto2 cucchiaio
- aglio3 spicchi
- foglia di alloro2 pz
- erbe fresche20 g
- sale1 a piacere
- pepe nero1 a piacere
- aceto1 cucchiaio
Istruzioni
Cut the pork into large cubes, season with salt, and brown in lard.
Cut the beets into sticks and the onion into half-rings.
Add the onion to the meat, fry for 3–4 min, then add the beets.
Pour in the beet kvass or a mixture of water and vinegar, add the bay leaf and pepper.
Braise covered for 50–60 min, until the meat is tender and the beets are soft.
At the end, add garlic and herbs, and adjust the salt and acidity.
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