Braised Potatoes with Meat

Method

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   Step 1: Brown the meat

   Cut the pork into 3 cm cubes, pat dry and brown in hot oil over high heat for 8 minutes. Work in batches so the meat sears instead of stewing.

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   Step 2: Add the vegetables

   Add the chopped onion and carrot and fry together for 6 minutes, until soft.

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   Step 3: Add tomato paste

   Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute — it loses its raw edge and gives the gravy colour.

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   Step 4: Braise the meat

   Pour in half the hot water, add the bay leaves, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes.

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   Step 5: Add the potatoes

   Cut the potatoes into large chunks and add them. Top up with water so it barely covers them.

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   Step 6: Finish cooking

   Braise, covered, for another 25 minutes. Don't stir often — the potatoes break up and the gravy turns to mush.

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   Step 7: Season

   Add the salt, pepper and crushed garlic, then take the pot off the heat.

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   Step 8: Let it stand

   Leave covered for 10 minutes, scatter with dill and serve straight from the pot.