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Kurzemes Strogonovs (Latvian Pork Stroganoff)

A recipe for Kurzemes Strogonovs (Latvian Pork Stroganoff)! Thinly sliced strips of pork are simmered in a slightly thickened sour cream sauce with bacon, onion, and pickled cucumber.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces (57 grams) smoked bacon diced
  • 1 pound (450 grams) pork loin cut into thin strips
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (9 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) beef stock hot
  • 3 ounces (85 grams) pickled cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/2-1 cup (110-220 grams) sour cream
  • freshly chopped parsley for garnish
  • Fried or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place a large pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the meat is golden.
  2. Add the thinly sliced pork, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly golden on all sides. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
  3. Place the pan back over medium heat with about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
  4. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Coat in the flour and continue to cook for another minute.
  5. Pour in the beef stock and once it starts to boil, add the set-aside pork and bacon. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the pork is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in the thinly sliced cucumbers and sour cream. Continue to simmer for another minute before removing from heat.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with fried or mashed potatoes.