Georgian Pork Stew Recipe

Name: Georgian Pork Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb trimmed pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 large garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon dried summer savory; 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoonfenugreek seeds; 1 large red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground dried marigold or turmeric; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoonsajika plus more for serving; Accompaniment:elarji , mashed potatoes, or noodles

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lb trimmed pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried summer savory
3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoonfenugreek seeds
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground dried marigold or turmeric
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoonsajika plus more for serving
Accompaniment:elarji , mashed potatoes, or noodles

1
Put pork in a heavy 4-quart pot and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper to taste.
2
Cover pot and let meat steam over high heat, stirring once, 10 minutes.
3
Remove lid and cook, stirring occasionally, until juices are evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and saute, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
5
While pork is steaming, mash garlic, savory, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt to a paste with a mortar and pestle (see cooks notes, below).
6
Scrape paste into a small bowl, then coarsely grind coriander and fenugreek seeds in mortar.
7
Add garlic paste to pork with remaining tablespoon oil and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 1 minute.
8
Add onion, fenugreek mixture, and marigold and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
9
Add water and bring to a boil.
10
Cook, covered, at a bare simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
11
Stir in cilantro, 3 tablespoons ajika, and pepper to taste.
12
Serve more ajika on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lb trimmed pork shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 large garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Georgian Pork Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Georgian Pork Stew

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