Belarusian-style pork
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. If you want to diversify your everyday menu but don't particularly like unusual or exotic dishes, then I recommend you try this simple recipe for Belarusian-style pork. In my opinion, Belarusian cuisine isn't very different from Russian, yet it has its own unique flavor characteristics and rather interesting taste combinations, such as in this dish. On the other hand, this pork will undoubtedly appeal to anyone, as it features such simple and familiar ingredients. And if you're unsure whether meat and apples make a good combination, I assure you that pork prepared this way turns out very tender and juicy, while the apple perfectly enhances the meat's natural flavor. Lately, I've been using this Belarusian-style pork recipe quite often because my husband is absolutely crazy about this dish, and even the children always happily eat this meat. In short, be sure to try making this dish—believe me, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Plus, preparing Belarusian-style pork is incredibly easy. The dish is now ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Cut the pork into small pieces about 1.5 centimeters thick, season with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and sear the meat for several minutes on each side.
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Step 2
Grate the carrots on a coarse grater, and cut the leek into small cubes. Add the vegetables to the pan with the pork and continue frying everything together.
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Step 3
Peel the apples and remove the cores. When the onion and carrots become soft, add the apples to the frying pan.
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Step 4
Now pour in water until it covers the meat, add bay leaf and chopped herbs, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the meat over low heat for 15 minutes. Once the meat is ready, serve it with any side dish.