Spicy Pork Chaşuşuli (Georgian-Style Pork Stew)

1. 1 Pork shoulderpack 800 g ≈ $4.50 190 g
2. 2 Onions≈ $1.60 per kg 160 g
3. 3 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 140 g
4. 4 Garlic≈ $10.00 per kg 8 g
5. 5 Khmeli-suneli 2 g
6. 6 Cilantropack 50 g ≈ $1.20 10 g
7. 7 Chili flakes 1 g
8. 8 Sunflower oil 10 ml
9. 9 Salt 2 g
10. 10 Ground black pepper 1 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Cut the pork¹ into small chunks, slice the onion² into half-rings, and finely chop the tomato³.

2. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sear the pork¹ for 6–8 minutes until lightly browned.

3. Add the onion² and cook for 10 minutes until soft and lightly golden.

4. Stir in the tomato³, garlic⁴, khmeli-suneli, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.

5. Pour in 80 ml of water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 35–40 minutes until the pork¹ is tender.

6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro⁶ and warm for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens.