Pork in a cast-iron skillet in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. I got this recipe for pork cooked in a cast-iron pot in the oven from my mom, who used to make it incredibly delicious. I don't prepare it often, as the cooking process takes quite a long time, so I end up drooling while waiting. But the final result—grateful family, amazed friends, and incredibly tasty pork—is well worth the wait. The finished dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the spice mix: grind cumin, allspice, and black pepper in a mortar, then add mixed peppers and red pepper. Mix everything well.
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Step 2
Peel the garlic and cut it into strips or pieces—whatever you prefer—and stuff the "quail" with it. Rub the quail all over with spices.
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Step 3
Slightly unfold the "ryabchik" and stuff with prunes - 2 pieces each. Then roll back up.
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Step 4
Peel and cut the carrots and onion into not-too-fine half-rings.
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Step 5
Now we need to put everything into a cast-iron pot, greasing its walls with vegetable oil. We'll place the "quail" pieces on a bed made of half the vegetables, prunes, and spices, then cover them with the remaining vegetables and sprinkle with spices.
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Step 6
Add about a cup of water to the cast-iron pot, cover with a lid, and place in the oven for 45 minutes at 200 degrees, then reduce the temperature to 170 degrees and leave for another 2 hours or so.