Cabbage stewed in pots
4 servings
35 minutes
Cabbage stewed in pots is a traditional Russian dish rooted in old village recipes where food was cooked in clay pots in the oven. This method preserves the juiciness of the ingredients and gives the dish a rich flavor. Tender pieces of pork infused with the aroma of sautéed vegetables create a harmonious taste with soft stewed cabbage. The addition of tomato puree, vinegar, and spices adds a slight tang and zest to the dish, while flour mixed with oil makes the gravy thick and rich. Serving it in a pot emphasizes authenticity, turning the meal into a cozy home ritual. It is perfect as a standalone dish, especially on cool evenings when one wants to warm up and enjoy hearty, flavorful food.
1
Chop fresh cabbage.
- White cabbage: 1 kg
2
Cut the pork into pieces of 30-40 g and fry.
3
Chop the onion and carrot into strips and sauté.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- White onion: 1 piece
4
Put all the products in a clay pot.
5
Add vinegar, tomato puree, sugar, spices, salt, flour sautéed in oil and diluted with water.
- Vinegar: 0.5 tablespoon
- Tomato puree: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground white pepper: to taste
- Bay leaf: to taste
- Salt: to taste
6
Place in a preheated oven at 200°C.
7
Cook until done.