Stewing is considered one of the safest methods of heat treatment of meat. The product prepared in this way does not contain carcinogens and is perfectly absorbed by the human body. As for the energy value of such dishes, it largely depends on the type of meat used. So, the calorie content of pork stewed with onions and carrots will be from 235 to 350 kcal per 100 grams.
Classic version
The technology described below produces very juicy, tasty and healthy meat. It can be served for family lunch or dinner. And the best side dish for such a dish will be sauerkraut or a salad of fresh vegetables. So that your family can try aromatic pork stewed with carrots and onions, double-check in advance whether you have everything you need on hand. In this case, you will need:
- 800 grams of pork pulp.
- Large carrot.
- A pair of onions.
- 5 peas of allspice.
- 3 tablespoons of refined vegetable oil.
- Salt and spices.
For the preparation of pork stewed with onions and carrots, it is advisable to use the shoulder portion of the carcass. Then the final dish will turn out less caloric and more tender.
Process description
Washed and wiped dry meat is cut across the fibers and sent to a heated pan, on the bottom of which a little vegetable oil is already poured. Almost immediately, carrot sticks and half onion rings are added to it. All this is salted, seasoned with spices and fried, not forgetting to periodically stir the contents of the pan.
As soon as a brown crust appears on the pieces of meat, they are transferred to a pan and poured with boiled water so that it completely covers pork and vegetables. All this is seasoned with laurel fox and peas of allspice and placed on the stove. Cooking pork stewed with carrots and onions, over low heat in a sealed container. After about an hour, the meat is sufficiently softened, and it can be served for dinner.
Red Wine Option
This hearty and aromatic dish is perfect for a festive occasion. It is prepared quickly enough and without much hassle, so any beginner will cope with this task. Since this recipe for stewed pork with onions and carrots involves the use of a specific grocery set, make sure in advance that your kitchen has everything you need. At your fingertips should be:
- A kilo of pork shoulder.
- A pair of large carrots.
- Onion.
- ½ cup red wine.
- 100 milliliters of water.
- ½ teaspoon suneli hop.
- 3 bay leaves.
- Salt, aromatic spices and vegetable oil.
Sequencing
Washed and dried meat is cut into medium pieces and sent to a deep cast-iron pan. As soon as a brown crust appears on the surface of the pork, it is poured with red wine and water, covered with a lid and simmered over minimal heat for an hour and a half.
In a separate frying pan fry circles of carrots and half rings of onions. Vegetables prepared by this method are spread in a container with softened pieces of meat. Bay leaves, salt and hops are sent there. All mix well and bring to full readiness. Serve pork stewed with carrots and onions, hot. Loose long rice, mashed potatoes or fresh vegetable salad are often used as a side dish.