Pork In Tomato Sauce With Potatoes And Peppers
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
626 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Greek
Pork In Tomato Sauce With Potatoes And Peppers
Description
The dish starts by searing pork cubes to develop a browned exterior, then lightly sautéing onion and garlic before deglazing with red wine. Bay leaves and allspice pods add seasoning depth, while cooking the tomato paste in the pot mellows its acidity and enriches the color. A sufficient amount of water covers the meat, which simmers gently until tender.
Once the pork is nearly cooked, diced potatoes and sliced green bell peppers are added to the sauce, cooking until tender. The contrast of soft potatoes and slightly crisp bell peppers complements the tender pork chunks, creating a comforting and filling meal. The olive oil base lends a gentle richness throughout.
This dish is suited for lunch or dinner and pairs well with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up the sauce.
Ingredients
- 750 grams / 1 lb +10 oz pork neck cut into cubes (about 5-6 cm, or picnic or shoulder cut, boneless
- 3 medium-sized potato peeled
- 3 small green bell pepper
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 60 ml red wine
- 3 loaded tablespoons tomato paste double concentrated
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon allspice (whole not ground)
- olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a good splash of olive oil in a medium-sized cooking pot over high heat.
- Sear and brown the meat on all sides. Then reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic.
- Cook for a minute or two until they soften a bit and then pour in the wine. Add the bay leaves and allspice. Cook, stirring occasionally until all of the wine evaporates completely. Season with kosher salt and ground pepper.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes more while scraping the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon so the paste won't stick. Note: Cooking the tomato paste for a few minutes before adding any water helps reduce its acidity a bit and also gives a darker, richer red color.
- Pour in enough water to cover the meat. Then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for about 40-45 minutes. At this point, the meat should feel tender enough when you prick it with a knife. If not, simmer a bit more.
- Cut the potatoes into cubes about the same size as the meat. Cut the peppers into small squares, a bit smaller in size the that of the meat and of the potatoes.
- Add the potatoes and peppers to the pot and taste the sauce to see if it needs any additional salt. The sauce in the pot should be enough to partly cover the meat when you add the potatoes. Otherwise, add a bit of water if needed.
- Put the lid back on and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked and the sauce has thickened sufficiently. Keep in mind that the potatoes will thicken the sauce even more while the food cools down.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 626 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 626kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 75g | 150% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 251mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 1562mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 411IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 96mg | 107% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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