Meat and potatoes in pots
4 servings
120 minutes
Meat with potatoes in pots is a cozy and heartfelt dish rooted in European rural traditions. Clay pots used for centuries help retain the juiciness of ingredients and enhance their flavor. Tender pork infused with the aromas of fried onions and mushrooms harmonizes with golden-brown potatoes, while a thick sour cream sauce adds creamy softness to the dish. Long baking in the oven makes the meat incredibly tender, and the potatoes soak up the juices, becoming especially appetizing. It's an ideal option for a family dinner or celebration, creating an atmosphere of home warmth and comfort. It can be served directly in the pots, enjoying the aromas and flavors that unfold with each bite.
1
First, let's prepare all the ingredients: peel the onion and slice it into half rings; wash the potatoes, peel them, and cut them into strips; wash the meat and cut it into small pieces; wash and slice the mushrooms.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Potato: 5 piece
- Pork: 400 g
- Champignons: 200 g
2
Fry half an onion in a pan for 10 minutes, add mushrooms. When the mushrooms release water, season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Champignons: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Fry the remaining half of the onion in a pan, add pieces of pork, season with salt and pepper, and fry for 10 minutes over medium heat.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Pork: 400 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Fry the potatoes in the fat left from the meat for 10 minutes until browned.
- Potato: 5 piece
5
Pour 2-3 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the pots. Next, place the potatoes, then the meat, and then the mushrooms. Generously pour sour cream on top.
- Potato: 5 piece
- Pork: 400 g
- Champignons: 200 g
- Sour cream: 6 tablespoons
6
Place the pots with meat and potatoes in the oven at 180 degrees for about 1 hour.