Pork with vegetables, stewed in cream
5 servings
35 minutes
Pork with vegetables stewed in cream is a tender and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the rich flavor of meat with velvety cream and fresh vegetables. Historically, such dishes were popular in rural cuisine, where stewing in cream gave the meat softness and richness. Mushrooms add a light woody note, while sweet bell peppers and tomatoes bring juiciness and a slight tanginess. Sautéing the ingredients before stewing enhances their flavor, and the mix of black and white pepper adds spiciness. This dish is perfect for a cozy home dinner, pairs well with potato or rice side dishes, and harmonizes with fresh herbs. Its simplicity makes it accessible even for novice cooks.
1
Take the pork and cut it into cubes, about one centimeter by one centimeter.
- Pork tenderloin: 400 g
2
Heat a skillet and pour in 50 ml of olive oil. Place the pork in the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fry the meat for 15 minutes.
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Pork tenderloin: 400 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
3
While the meat is frying, chop the mushrooms coarsely, dice the tomato, and cut the sweet bell pepper into long thin strips.
- Champignons: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 100 g
- Sweet pepper: 100 g
4
After 15 minutes of frying the pork, pour out the juice or fat from the pan. Add 50 ml of olive oil and all the vegetables to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fry for 5 minutes. Don't forget to stir.
- Olive oil: 100 ml
- Champignons: 300 g
- Tomatoes: 100 g
- Sweet pepper: 100 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
5
After frying the vegetables and meat, add cream and water so that the vegetables and meat are submerged in the liquid by 2/3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Make sure the cream and water mixture does not evaporate completely.
- Cream 25%: 150 ml