Pork stew with apples and cabbage
4 servings
40 minutes
Pork stew with apples and cabbage is a dish infused with the soul of Russian cuisine. It combines tender pork, spicy mustard, and the sweet-sour taste of green apples, creating a harmony of flavors. Potatoes and cabbage add heartiness to the stew, while parsley refreshes its aroma. This dish is especially popular in cold seasons when one wants to warm up with something hot and filling. Historically, the combination of meat with fruits appeared in ancient Russian recipes, adding new flavor nuances to food. The stew is served hot, best with rye bread or a glass of homemade kvass, making it a truly rustic treat.
1
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Cut the meat into small cubes and mix in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of flour, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Place in a pan and fry for 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Pork tenderloin: 500 g
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
3
Reduce the heat and add the remaining oil. Sauté the finely chopped onion until soft for 3 minutes. Then stir in the remaining flour.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Onion: 1 head
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
4
Add broth, water, mustard, finely chopped cabbage (2 cups), diced potatoes, and a little salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add apples cut into small wedges, cover, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Chicken broth: 2 glasss
- Water: 2 glasss
- Dijon mustard: 1 tablespoon
- White cabbage: 250 g
- Potato: 250 g
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Green apples: 2 pieces
5
Then mix in the meat and parsley. Cook for a couple more minutes and serve immediately.
- Pork tenderloin: 500 g
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons