Chashushuli from pork neck

2 servings

30 minutes

Chashushuli from pork neck is a vibrant, rich dish of Georgian cuisine that impresses with its combination of flavors and aromas. Historically, chashushuli was made from beef, but the variation with pork adds extra juiciness and tenderness to the meat. Fried fat gives a rich taste, while spices like sumac, chili, and black pepper reveal the Eastern spiciness of the dish. Cherry tomatoes add a slight tanginess, and butter softens the texture. The dish is garnished with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds, giving it a special piquancy. Chashushuli pairs perfectly with lavash or fluffy Georgian bread – shotis puri – allowing you to enjoy the rich sauce. This dish is great for friendly gatherings as its rich flavor and aroma make it the center of attention at any table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 935.3
• Proteins: 24.6g
• Fats: 81.1g
• Carbohydrates: 29.6g

Ingredients

• Pork neck: 250 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Salo: 70 g
• Green pepper: 1 pc
• Cherry tomatoes: 7 pc
• Garlic: 3 pc
• Butter: 1 pc
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Sesame: 1 tsp
• Sumac: 0.5 tsp
• Chili powder: 0.5 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the fat into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salo: 70 g

2. Fry on high heat without oil until golden brown and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salo: 70 g

3. Chop the onion and garlic coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 3 pieces

4. Cut the pepper into small strips and slice the tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green pepper: 1 piece
   • Cherry tomatoes: 7 pieces

5. Cut the pork into small slices and add to the melted fat. Add pepper and fry on high heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork neck: 250 g
   • Green pepper: 1 piece

6. After 3-4 minutes, stir, add onion, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

7. Season with black pepper and sumac. Stir and reduce the heat to medium.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Sumac: 0.5 teaspoon

8. After a couple of minutes, add cherry and garlic. Stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry tomatoes: 7 pieces
   • Garlic: 3 pieces

9. Add butter in a minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 1 piece

10. Slightly reduce the heat and cover with a lid. At this stage, you can add half a glass of water if you want to achieve a more liquid consistency of the dish.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt:  to taste

11. Stir after 5-6 minutes and add chili.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chili powder: 0.5 teaspoon

12. Add chopped cilantro and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Coriander: 1 bunch

13. After a minute, transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sesame, and add fried lard.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sesame: 1 teaspoon
    • Salo: 70 g