Drunken Pork Stew Bekri Meze Recipes

DRUNKEN PORK STEW (BEKRI MEZE)

Steps:

• Heat a large saucepan or a pot and add the olive oil and pork. Let the pork brown from one side and flip to brown from the other (about 7 minutes total).Add the mushrooms and stir until they water out completely and start to caramelize (about 7 minutes).Reduce heat and add the onion, the garlic cloves (whole), bay leaves, cumin, all spice and thyme. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add the wine, salt and pepper and simmer covered, under very low heat, for 50 minutes or until tender.Add the peppers and continue cooking covered for another 20 minutes or until pork is very tender and soft and the sauce has reduced and thickened.Check the stew every now and then. If the sauce has reduced and thickened but the meat isn't ready yet, add a bit of hot water and continue cooking.
• Sprinkle with some chopped parsley and serve as an appetizer, or over rice/mashed potatoes for a main dish.Eat!

GREEK BEKRI MEZE / MPEKRI MEZE (DRUNKEN PORK STEW)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil to a large frying pan and sauté the pork/ chicken on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, whilst stirring.
• Add the peppers and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes.
• In the meantime, boil the carrots until tender and add to the pan. Deglaze with the wine.
• Add the tomatoes, salt, peppercorns, the ground pepper and the cumin. If you are using canned tomatoes, sprinkle some sugar to prevent the sauce from getting too sour.
• Let it simmer in low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
• Cut the cheese in small cubes. Add to the pan while still hot and stir. Remove from the stove immediately and serve in a large bowl.
• Enjoy with a glass of dry, white wine and some crusty bread!