Pork stew with roasted peppers

Meat - Pork stew with roasted peppers by Ina G. - Recipia

Pork stew with roasted peppers simmers for 40 minutes with pork leg, onion and kapia peppers, until the meat turns tender. Puréed tomatoes go in at the end, while the roasted peppers and vegetables make a thick, well-bound sauce. We had polenta with it, and I time my start so the pork leg gets its full 40 minutes of simmering. Preparation: 25 minutes. Cooking: 53 minutes. Total time: 78 minutes. Servings: 4. Approximately 470 kcal and 38 g protein per serving.

Ingredients

  • 700 g pork leg
  • 2 medium red onions (300 g)
  • 1 large yellow onion (200 g)
  • 2 kapia peppers (300 g)
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 3 roasted peppers (450 g)
  • 2 medium tomatoes (300 g)
  • 45 ml oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 250 ml water
  • 100 ml extra water (optional)
  • 15 g fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Cut the pork leg into cubes small enough to fit on a spoon and pat them dry with paper towels. Peel and chop the onions, kapia peppers, garlic and roasted peppers; peel the tomatoes and purée them until smooth. 2. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions, kapia peppers and garlic for 8 minutes, until the onions turn translucent. 3. Add the roasted peppers and meat to the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the paprika, stir, then immediately pour in 250 ml of water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, until the meat is tender and the vegetables have formed a sauce; if it reduces too much, add up to 100 ml more water. 4. Stir in the puréed tomatoes and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper, then sprinkle with the chopped parsley.

Notes

Keep in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or make it a day ahead. The size of the cubes affects the cooking time: if they are bigger than a spoon, let the meat simmer until tender. If the tomatoes are very juicy, cook the stew uncovered for a few minutes at the end, until the sauce thickens. Serve with fresh bread for dipping in the sauce. For a spicier taste, replace the paprika with hot paprika, using the same amount.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if the pork leg is still tough after 40 minutes?

Leave it to simmer over low heat, covered, for another 10 minutes, then check again.

Can I replace the fresh tomatoes with canned tomatoes?

Yes, use 200 g of puréed canned tomatoes instead of the two fresh tomatoes.

Can I use jarred roasted peppers?

Yes, use 3 jarred roasted peppers, well drained and chopped before adding them.

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Category: Meat Author: Ina G. Views: 1839 Date: 07.11.2024
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