Vereshchaka ukrainaian pork stew

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsPork, boneless & cubed 1\"
4eachesBacon, thick slices
¾teaspoonSalt
¾teaspoonBlack pepper
3eachesOnions chopped coarsely
3cupsBeet kvas
1teaspoonDill freshly chopped
3cupsRye bread crumbs <no crusts>
2tablespoonsCarrots shredded
1eachGarlic clove minced

Directions

fry the bacon in heavy skillet. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside. Fry the onion & garlic in the bacon grease. Add the pork cubes, salt & pepper, then cook while turning until pork is done.

Crumble the bacon in a large stew pot. Pour in the beet kvas and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for ½ an hour. Stir in the rye bread crumbs & carrots, recover and simmer for ½ hour more. Serve over blini or boiled potatos garnished with the chopped dill.