Serbian Čorba de Râsle with Tender Pork

Name: Serbian Čorba de Râsle with Tender Pork
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Pork shoulder; Garlic; Paprika; Salt; Black pepper; Olive oil; Apple cider vinegar; Onion; Carrots; Celery stalks; Potatoes; Red bell peppers; Beef stock; Water; Bay leaf; Thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; Sour cream; Fresh parsley

A hearty, comforting Serbian stew with succulent pork and vibrant vegetables.

Enjoy this traditional Serbian creation featuring robust flavors, tender pork, and a medley of vegetables simmered to perfection.

3 h 10 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

Pork shoulder

1.5 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Paprika

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black pepper

1 tsp

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp

For the Vegetable Base

Onion

1 large, chopped

Carrots

2, diced

Celery stalks

2 stalks, diced

Potatoes

3, peeled and cubed

Red bell peppers

2, diced

For the Broth

Beef stock

4 cups

Water

2 cups

Bay leaf

Thyme

1 tsp

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Finishing Touches

Sour cream

1/2 cup

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Prepare Marinade

Combine minced garlic, paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl.

Add Pork

Add pork cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered.

Marinate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.

For best results, marinate overnight.

Preparing the Vegetables

Chop Vegetables

Chop the onion, carrots, celery, potatoes, and red bell peppers.

Prevent Browning

Keep potatoes submerged in cold water to prevent browning until ready to cook.

Set Aside

Set the vegetables aside until needed.

Cooking Process

Brown the Pork

Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

Timing: 10 min. Heat: Medium-high.

Sauté Vegetables

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Timing: 5 min.

Simmer the Stew

Return the pork to the pot. Add potatoes and bell peppers. Pour in beef stock and water, add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 1.5 hours.

Timing: 1 h 30 min. Heat: Low.

Plating & Serving