Meat "Staroural'skii Style"
Description
For cooking this dish, you should use "Madeira" wine specifically. It is unique and best suited for this dish. You can substitute it with "Sherry," but it is better to use "Madeira" wine.
Instructions
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Step 1
Squeeze the sauerkraut to remove the brine. Transfer the sauerkraut to a colander and let the brine drain off. We only need the sauerkraut.
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Step 2
Place it in a heavy-bottomed pot. Simmer over medium heat for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can add a little vegetable oil while simmering if needed.
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Step 3
While the cabbage is stewing, chop the onion and grate the carrot on a coarse grater.
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Step 4
Now slice all types of smoked meats. You can use any type of ready-to-eat smoked meat product, but one thing must be included: Krakowska boiled-smoked sausage.
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Step 5
Sauté the onion in vegetable oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and simmer together. Now add the carrots. Cook until tender.
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Step 6
Add the smoked meats. Stirring, fry everything together.
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Step 7
While everything is frying, shred the fresh cabbage. Add the fresh cabbage to the pot with the sauerkraut. Simmer together, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes.
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Step 8
Add the sauté of smoked meats and vegetables to the cabbage. Simmer everything together.
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Step 9
Add tomato paste. Mix well and simmer again. If necessary, add a little water.
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Step 10
Pour in the wine. Simmer everything together. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 11
Rinse the prunes and cut them into pieces. Add to the cabbage.
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Step 12
Simmer everything together for another 10 minutes. The dish should be on the heat for a total of about 2–2.5 hours. It simmers very slowly—more like stewing than boiling. The heat should be low.
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Step 13
Arrange the "Old Russian-style" meat on plates and serve.