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.
1
Heat vegetable oil in a cauldron.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
2
Cut the meat into medium pieces. Place in a cauldron and fry until a nice, golden crust forms.
- Pork: 500 g
3
Then add the onion, cut into rings or half-rings, and continue frying. The heat should be low.
- Onion: 3 pieces
4
Once the onion starts to darken and becomes soft, add the potato cut into large pieces.
- Potato: 600 g
5
Fry the potatoes.
- Potato: 600 g
6
Add water to the pot. Ideally, the water should slightly cover the potatoes.
- 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.
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