Karelian Hot Pot Recipes

KARELIAN HOT POT

Steps:

• Cut the meat into cubes (4x4 cm).
• There is no need to remove small bones.
• Put the meat and coarsely chopped onion in layers in a casserole, seasoning each layer with salt and allspice.
• Add enough water to almost cover the meat.
• Bake without a cover at a moderate temperature, c.
• 175 °C, for 2 1/2-3 hours.
• Cover the casserole towards the end of the cooking time.
• Serve with mashed potato, boiled swedes and lingonberry purée.

KARELIAN HOT POT -- FINNISH THREE-MEAT STEW

Steps:

• Brown all the meat cubes in the oil.
• Place half of the sliced onions in the bottom of the crockpot, cover with half of the meat, and sprinkle with half of the salt, peppercorns, allspice, and a bay leaf.
• Repeat the layers.
• Pour in 1 cup water, cover crockpot, and allow to cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or until the meat is tender.
• If desired, serve over cooked potatoes, mashed potatoes or cooked rice.