Spiced pork and rice potjie recipe
Spiced Pork and Rice Potjie recipe
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Introducing the flavorful and aromatic Spiced Pork and Rice Potjie recipe! This delightful South African dish combines tender chunks of pork with a medley of spices, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Slow-cooked to perfection in a traditional potjie pot, the pork becomes succulent and infused with rich flavors. The addition of rice adds a comforting element, making it a complete one-pot meal that is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners.Keywords: spiced pork, rice potjie, South African, one-pot meal, traditional cooking.
spiced pork and rice potjie recipe details
Ingredients
500 g | boneless thick rib of pork, cubed |
1 tbsp | olive oil |
1 large | onion, chopped |
1 clove(s) | garlic, chopped |
1 tbsp | ginger, freshly chopped |
2 tbsp | mild curry powder |
1 | clove |
4 | cardamom pods |
1 stick(s) | cinnamon |
250 ml | uncooked rice |
1 large can(s) | pineapple rings, 410g |
500 ml | meat stock |
3 tbsp | wine vinegar |
1 ½ tsp | salt |
1 tsp | coriander seeds, freshly crushed |
1 | bay leaf |
Instructions
Heat oil in a potjie over charcoal, add the pork and fry turning until brown. Add onion, garlic and ginger and sauté until the onions are lucent. Add curry powder, clove, cardamom, coriander, bay leaf and cinnamon and fry for 2 more minutes.Carefully take out the meat and fill half of the rice into the potjie, flatten and return half of the meat. Cover with the remaining rice and layer the remaining meat on top. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Cover the meat with pineapple rings. Heat the pineapple juice together with the stock, vinegar and salt and pour this over the contents in the potjie. Cover and cook over low heat for 90 – 120 minutes or until the meat is cooked and the liquid absorbed.
Serve with chutney of your choice.
Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 2 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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