Mtsvadi is a delicious Georgian dish made with pork, onion, pomegranate seeds and paprika. Some people think this Georgian Shashlik will be tasty if the marinade is good; for others, the secret is in the marinade time. Some people say that the main thing is the meat, and we say that everything together makes a delicious dish. Stay with Cooking County to learn the tasty Mtsvadi Recipe.
How to Make Georgian Pork Shashlik?
Ingredients
- 1 red onion
- 1 kilo of pork
- 1 white onion
- 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 stalk savory
- 1 tablespoon of basil
- ½ tablespoon of pepper
- 2 teaspoons of salt
Directions
Step One
Wash the pork, and cut it into medium-sized cubes. Then, cut 2 onions into rings; put the meat and onion in a bowl and mix with your hands. Add sour cream, tomato, coriander, bay leaves, 10 milligrams of wine, vinegar, salt and pepper to season your meat.
Step Two
Mix the ingredients well, put a lid on the bowl or cover it with cellophane and refrigerate for 12 hours.
Note: The more you rest the meat, the tastier it will be at the end.
Step Three
Transfer the Mtsvadi to a pan and put it on low heat. Let it cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add 50 milligrams of wine and 30 milligrams of water. Stir periodically. When the water and wine start to dry, stir more.
Step Four
Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Pour oil into a separate pan; when the pan is hot enough, put the potatoes and fry on high heat for 10 minutes.
Step Five
Continue roasting the meat until the water and wine are completely dry and the Mtsvadi is seasoned well.
Step Six
Keep it on high heat for another 3 minutes and stir constantly. This way, the meat will be browned and soft on the inside.
Note: If you have the facilities, you can also skewer Mtsvadi and cook it on Charcoal.
How to Serve Mtsvadi?
Your Mtsvadi is ready! Bring it to the table with the pan. Arrange the potatoes and onion on the meat side, and serve and enjoy eating the delicious georgian shashlik with your family.
If you like Mtsvadi Recipe, you can also try Shashlik and Chenjeh recipes.
Do not forget to make this recipe and share it with us. If you also have any questions about the Mtsvadi recipe, please do not hesitate to ask.
FAQs about Pork Mtsvadi Recipe
- How much time does Mtsvadi need to get ready?
The cooking takes less than 1 hour, but you must marinate your meat the night before cooking.
- How to handle pork meat?
you can visit Michigan State University’s article about handling pork meat.
- What is the meaning of the word “Mtsvadi”?
This word is similar to “barbecue” in the sense that it refers to a method of cooking meat over an open flame or grill. However, they have some distinctions.
Mtsvadi Recipe; How to Make Grilled Georgian Pork?
Course: Main coursesCuisine: GeorgianDifficulty: Easy4
servings300
kcal12
hours30
minutesLearn the Mtsvadi Recipe, a delicious Georgian Shashlik made with pork, onion, pomegranate seeds and paprika in 6 easy steps!
Ingredients
1 red onion
1 kilo of pork
1 white onion
1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
1 stalk savory
1 tablespoon of basil
½ tablespoon of pepper
2 teaspoons of salt
Directions
- Wash the pork, and cut it into medium-sized cubes. Then, cut 2 onions into rings; put the meat and onion in a bowl and mix with your hands. Add sour cream, tomato, coriander, bay leaves, 10 milligrams of wine, vinegar, salt and pepper to season your meat.
- Mix the ingredients well, put a lid on the bowl or cover it with cellophane and refrigerate for 12 hours. The more you rest the meat, the tastier it will be at the end.
- Transfer the Mtsvadi to a pan and put it on low heat. Let it cook for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add 50 milligrams of wine and 30 milligrams of water. Stir periodically. When the water and wine start to dry, stir more.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Pour oil into a separate pan; when the pan is hot enough, put the potatoes and fry on high heat for 10 minutes.
- Continue roasting the meat until the water and wine are completely dry and the Mtsvadi is seasoned well.
- Keep it on high heat for another 3 minutes and stir constantly. This way, the meat will be browned and soft on the inside.
- Your Mtsvadi is ready! Bring it to the table with the pan. Arrange the potatoes and onion on the meat side, and serve and enjoy.