Traditional Pork with Prunes (Свинско със сини сливи)
Традиционно ястие · Bulgarian
A classic Bulgarian dish featuring tender pork slow-cooked with sweet and tangy prunes, onions, and aromatic spices. This hearty and flavorful stew is a staple during colder months.
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Съставки
- Pork shoulder800g
- Dried prunes200g
- Onions2 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Red wine150ml
- Pork broth or water300ml
- Tomato paste2 tbsp
- Bay leaf1
- Allspice berries3-4
- Black peppercorns5-6
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Vegetable oil2 tbsp
Стъпки
- 1
Soak dried prunes in warm water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and pit if necessary.
- 2
Cut pork shoulder into 3-4 cm cubes. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear pork cubes on all sides until browned. Remove pork and set aside.
- 4
Chop onions and mince garlic. Add onions to the pot and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 7
Return the pork to the pot. Add pork broth (or water), bay leaf, allspice berries, and black peppercorns. Bring to a simmer.
- 8
Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
- 9
Add the soaked prunes to the pot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 10
Remove bay leaf and allspice berries before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
