Name: Traditional Romanian Pork Stew (Tocătură de Porc) – A Hearty and Flavorful Dish
Ingredients: 4 pieces pork meat (preferably pork tenderloin or your choice); 50 grams pork fat (untură) or vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 smoked sausage (cârnaț afumat), sliced; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

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Traditional Romanian Pork Stew (Tocătură de Porc) – A Hearty and Flavorful Dish

Ingredients

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4 pieces pork meat (preferably pork tenderloin or your choice)
50 grams pork fat (untură) or vegetable oil
¹⁄₂ cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
¹⁄₂ smoked sausage (cârnaț afumat), sliced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare the meat:
1. - Cut the pork into medium-sized pieces, not too small or large. Set aside.
Cook the meat:
1. - Heat the pork fat (or oil) in a pan over medium heat.
  - Add the pork pieces and fry until the meat changes color and is browned.
Add liquids and seasoning:
1. - Pour in half a cup of water and add the tomato paste.
  - Season with salt.
  - Stir well to dissolve the tomato paste, then cover and let it simmer until the liquid reduces and thickens.
Add garlic and sausage:
1. - While the meat simmers, peel and mince the garlic cloves.
  - Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pan and cook for a few minutes (sausage cooks quickly).
  - When the meat and sausage are ready, add the minced garlic and season with pepper.
  - Stir everything well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve:
1. - Serve hot with pickled cucumbers, fresh cheese, and optionally a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk.
  - Enjoy this rich and comforting meal!