Pork Bourguignon (French Pork Stew)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Pork Bourguignon (French Pork Stew)
Description
The Pork Bourguignon recipe starts by crisping chopped bacon in a pan, which is then combined with pork shank pieces seared until golden. Red wine deglazes the pan, capturing browned bits and concentrating flavor. Sautéed onions, carrots, and mushrooms are then stirred in with tomato paste and cognac to develop the aromatic base of the stew.
All ingredients are combined in an oven-safe dish with vegetable broth, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cooked slowly at 180°C (360°F). The long cooking time allows tough pork shank meat to become tender and absorb the rich, savory broth, while vegetables soften and contribute sweetness and texture.
This hearty stew is suitable for a satisfying meal and pairs well with mashed potatoes, which complement the stew’s richness and soak up its flavorful juices. The balance of wine, tomato paste, bacon, and aromatics creates a layered taste profile typical of classic French stews.
Ingredients
- 650 g pork shank 2 pieces
- 8 lices Bacon coarsely chopped
- 400 g button mushrooms cut in half
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 kg onion peeled, small, for stew
- 2 carrot sliced
- 100 ml red wine
- 50 ml cognac
- 1 l vegetable broth
- salt
- black pepper
- extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (360 °F).
- Place a pan over medium heat, without any oil, add the bacon, sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until it becomes crispy and put it in an oven dish.
- Add a little olive oil to the same pan and sauté the meat for 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove the shanks and put them in the oven dish as well.
- Pour the wine into the same pan, let it evaporate for a minute and pour it over the meat. Clean the pan with a paper towel, add a little olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots and mushrooms for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, stir, add the cognac and put them in the oven pan. Add the broth, salt, pepper and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Serve with mashed potatoes if desired.
Notes
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