Barley porridge with meat
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Choosing a dinner dish is not an easy task, as you want it to be not only delicious and filling, but also enjoyable for everyone. Today, I'd like to share with you a great dinner idea and tell you how to make barley porridge with meat. This is a very tasty, aromatic, and nutritious dish that everyone will surely enjoy, especially the men in your family. That said, children never refuse it either. Every time I've made barley porridge with meat at home, everyone's plates have been empty by the end of dinner—and that's the best compliment a homemaker can receive. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, cut the pork belly into pieces no larger than 2.5 cm and place the meat on a preheated skillet; there's no need to add oil, as the fat from the pork belly will be sufficient. Sear the pork until golden brown, then transfer it to a casserole dish or another heavy-bottomed pot.
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Step 2
Next, slice the onion into quarter rings and place it in the pan where the meat was fried. Sauté the onion until golden brown, then add the carrot cut into quarter rings, and cook together for a couple more minutes. Finally, add the apple cut into pieces (without the skin), add the spices, and sauté everything for another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 3
Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the meat, add bay leaf, and place the thoroughly rinsed pearl barley on top. Pour in water so that it is about two fingers above the level of the barley, season with salt, and place the casserole dish over low heat. Simmer the pearl barley (without covering) for one hour.
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Step 4
After an hour, add another cup of boiling water to the barley, cover the casserole dish with a lid, and place the porridge in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. Cook for another hour.
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Step 5
Of course, this porridge takes quite some time to prepare, but it's definitely worth it. Enjoy your meal, everyone!