Potato stew in a cauldron

6 servings

90 minutes

Stew with potatoes in a cauldron is a rustic dish with a French spirit where simple ingredients come together in a tender, aromatic treat. It is rooted in traditional French stew but is prepared in a cauldron here, giving it a unique character. Pieces of meat, golden onions, and soft potatoes are infused with deep flavor as they unfold during slow cooking. The oil gives the dish a silky texture while salt enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables. It can be served with crusty bread and is best suited for a cozy family dinner when one craves simple yet exquisite taste. This dish is nutritious, warming, and truly homely.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 276.9
• Proteins: 19g
• Fats: 12.3g
• Carbohydrates: 24.3g

Ingredients

• Pork: 500 g
• Potato: 600 g
• Onion: 3 pc
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a cauldron.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

2. Cut the meat into medium pieces. Place in a cauldron and fry until a nice, golden crust forms.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork: 500 g

3. Then add the onion, cut into rings or half-rings, and continue frying. The heat should be low.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 pieces

4. Once the onion starts to darken and becomes soft, add the potato cut into large pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 600 g

5. Fry the potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 600 g

6. Add water to the pot. Ideally, the water should slightly cover the potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 600 g
   • Salt:  to taste

7. Cover the pot with a lid for 15 minutes. You can leave it uncovered, but all the flavors will evaporate.

8. Remove from heat. The dish is ready.