Kurzemes Strogonovs (Latvian Pork Stroganoff)
A recipe for Kurzemes Strogonovs (Latvian Pork Stroganoff)! Thinly sliced strips of pork are simmered in a slightly thickened sour cream sauce with bacon, onion, and pickled cucumber.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (57 grams) smoked bacon diced
- 1 pound (450 grams) pork loin cut into thin strips
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon (9 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) beef stock hot
- 3 ounces (85 grams) pickled cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/2-1 cup (110-220 grams) sour cream
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
- Fried or mashed potatoes for serving
Instructions
- Place a large pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the meat is golden.
- Add the thinly sliced pork, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly golden on all sides. Transfer the meat to a plate and set aside.
- Place the pan back over medium heat with about 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease.
- Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Coat in the flour and continue to cook for another minute.
- Pour in the beef stock and once it starts to boil, add the set-aside pork and bacon. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the pork is cooked through and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the thinly sliced cucumbers and sour cream. Continue to simmer for another minute before removing from heat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with fried or mashed potatoes.