Discover a heartwarming and incredibly flavorful dish perfect for any family meal: Pork with Zucchini and Potatoes. This isn't just another stew; it's a celebration of simple ingredients transformed into something truly special. The secret lies in the sauce, where grated zucchini and aromatic vegetables slowly break down, creating a naturally thick and luscious gravy that envelops every piece of tender pork. It's a rustic, satisfying recipe that brings comfort and flavor to your table with minimal effort.
Pork with zucchini and potatoes
Ingredients for Pork with Zucchini and Potatoes
- 500 g boneless pork
- 250 g zucchini
- 120 g onion
- 3 celery stalks
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 5 g sweet ground paprika
- 5 g dried green pepper
- 10 g dried carrot
- 5 g mustard seeds
- 150 g smetana (a type of sour cream)
- 20 g all-purpose flour
- green onions, dill, vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and pepper
- fried new potatoes, for serving
How to Cook Pork with Zucchini and Potatoes
Cut the pork into small pieces and quickly fry in preheated vegetable oil.
By the way, this stew can also be made with chicken, veal, or beef. The cooking time will vary slightly; beef takes longer, while poultry cooks faster.
Frying the pork in preheated vegetable oil
Add finely chopped onion to the meat and fry together until the onion becomes translucent.
Next, add the aromatic vegetables – garlic and celery. Crush the garlic cloves with a knife and chop them. Dice the celery stalks into small cubes. Instead of celery stalks, you can use celery root. It should be peeled and grated on a coarse vegetable grater or julienned.
Peel and seed the zucchini. Grate the zucchini on a coarse vegetable grater and add it to the other ingredients.
Adding finely chopped onion to the meat
Adding aromatic vegetables – garlic and celery
Grating zucchini and adding it to the meat
Season the pork with zucchini and potatoes – add dried green pepper and dried carrot, mustard seeds, and sweet ground paprika. Add a chopped bunch of green onions (both the green and white parts) to the pot.
Seasoning the dish with spices and herbs
Mix the smetana (a type of sour cream) with all-purpose flour; if it’s too thick, add a little water. Pour the sauce into the pot, salt everything to taste, and add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavor of the gravy.
Pouring the smetana-based sauce into the pot
Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat for 35 minutes. Season the finished stew with freshly ground black pepper and finely chopped dill.
Simmering the stew over low heat for 35 minutes
For the side dish, boil new potatoes, then fry them in melted butter until golden brown.
Boiling and frying new potatoes in butter
Serve the pork with zucchini and potatoes.
Pork with zucchini and potatoes is ready!
And there you have it – a wonderfully rustic and flavorful Pork with Zucchini and Potatoes, ready to be enjoyed! This dish is best served hot, with the tender pork and rich gravy spooned generously over the golden-fried new potatoes. The fresh dill at the end adds a bright, aromatic touch that perfectly complements the savory flavors. Feel free to experiment with other herbs like parsley or even a dollop of smetana (sour cream) on top for extra creaminess. We hope this recipe brings warmth and comfort to your kitchen. Enjoy your meal!
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