Pork with Celery
Pork with Celery is a very popular winter dish that we love to enjoy on Crete when cold days make their way to the island.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo pork choose a boneless and lean cut such as loin
- ½ kilo celery
- 2 onions finely chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 big lemons juice
- salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- In a deep casserole or pan, put water and some salt to boil, add the celery (and leeks, if you have decided to use them in your recipe), and boil for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the meantime, cut the pork into big stewing chunks and finely chop the onion.
- Add olive oil to a pan, when it's hot, add the finely chopped onion as well as the pork pieces and let it cook until everything gets a nice golden brown shade.
- Add some water (about 2 to 3 cups, depending on the sice of your pork pieces) and let the meat cook for about 45 minutes with the lid on.
- After that time has passed, the pork will be quite tender. It's time to incorporate the celery (or celery and leek), as well as salt and pepper.
- Cover again and let it cook in a very low flame. Avoid stirring. Instead, it's a better idea to just shake the casserole a bit so the meat does not stick on the bottom. If more water is necessary, then add it to the casserole, but do not overdo it.
- The dish is ready once the water has been absorbed and the meat is tender. Add the lemon juice, let it sit for a couple of minutes, and serve hot.
Notes
- Optional: you can use 1 kilo of celery and half a kilo of leek to prepare this dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 410kcal
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