Pork stewed with onions on mashed potatoes
4 servings
40 minutes
Pork stewed with onions on mashed potatoes is a true embodiment of home comfort and Russian culinary traditions. A hearty and aromatic dish filled with the tenderness of meat flavor highlighted by the sweet softness of caramelized onions. Stewing in its own juice makes the pork juicy and rich, while garlic adds a spicy note. Mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish; their velvety texture harmoniously complements the meat, creating a wonderful balance of flavors. The history of such dishes goes back to Russian village kitchens where stewing helped to reveal the maximum flavor of simple ingredients. Serving with herbs adds freshness and lightness. It’s an ideal choice for a family dinner or a cozy evening when you crave something traditional, warming, and truly delicious.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Cut the meat into small pieces.
- Pork: 1 kg
3
Peel the onion and chop it randomly.
- Onion: 2 heads
4
Chop the onion in a blender until it becomes a paste.
- Onion: 2 heads
5
Brown the meat on high heat on all sides.
- Pork: 1 kg
6
To salt.
- Salt: to taste
7
Add pepper.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
8
Add the onion mixture to the meat and mix. Pour in 0.5 cup of water and simmer covered for 7-10 minutes over medium heat. Then remove the lid and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the onion sauce turns golden.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Vegetable oil: 10 ml
9
Add finely chopped garlic to the cooked meat and mix.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
10
Prepare mashed potatoes: boil the potatoes and mash them with butter.
- Potato: 500 g
- Butter: 20 g
11
Place mashed potatoes and meat on a plate. Garnish with a sprig of greens.
- Green: to taste