SPICY PORK AND CHILI-PEPPER GOULASH

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The idea of cooking a tough piece of pork in a lovely pepper stew to make it extremely tender and melt-in-your-mouth is something I find quite exciting. This dish in particular is one of my favorites and, unless you've got a strange aversion to chiles and peppers, I know you'll end up making it again and again. It's a complete classic. It's also one of those dishes which tastes great when reheated the day after it's been made. You've got a whole range of chili and pepper flavors going on; from smoked paprika to fresh chiles, and fresh peppers to sweet grilled and peeled ones. Delish!

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/4 pounds pork shoulder off the bone, in 1 piece, skin off, fat left on
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
2 red onions, peeled and finely sliced
2 fresh red chiles, seeded and finely chopped
2 generous heaping tablespoons mild smoked paprika, plus a little extra for serving
2 teaspoons ground caraway seeds
Small bunch fresh marjoram or oregano, leaves picked
5 bell peppers (use a mixture of colors), sliced
1 (10-ounce) jar grilled peppers, drained, peeled and chopped
1 (14-ounce) can good quality plum tomatoes
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
14 ounces basmati or long-grain rice, washed
2/3 cup sour cream
1 lemon, zested
Small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Get yourself a deep, ovenproof stew pot with a lid and heat it on the stove. Score the fat on the pork in a criss-cross pattern all the way through to the meat, then season generously with salt and pepper. Pour a good glug of olive oil into the pot and add the pork, fat side down. Cook for about 15 minutes on a medium heat, to render out the fat, then remove the pork from the pot and put it to 1 side.
  • Add the onions, chili, paprika, caraway seeds, marjoram or oregano and a good pinch of salt and pepper to the pot. Turn the heat down and gently cook the onions for 10 minutes, then add the sliced peppers, the grilled peppers and the tomatoes. Put the pork back into the pot, give everything a little shake, then pour in enough water to just cover the meat. Add the vinegar - this will give it a nice little twang. Bring to the boil, put the lid on top, then place in the preheated oven for 3 hours.
  • You'll know when the meat is cooked as it will be tender and sticky, and it will break up easily when pulled apart with 2 forks. If it's not quite there yet, put the pot back into the oven and just be patient for a little longer!
  • When the meat is nearly ready, cook the rice in salted, boiling water for 10 minutes until it's just undercooked, then drain in a colander, reserving some of the cooking water and pouring it back into the pan. Place the colander over the pan on a low heat and put a lid on. Leave to steam dry and cook through for 10 minutes - this will make the rice lovely and fluffy.
  • Stir the sour cream, lemon zest and most of the parsley together in a little bowl. When the meat is done, take the pot out of the oven and taste the goulash. You're after a balance of sweetness from the peppers and spiciness from the caraway seeds. Tear or break the meat up and serve the goulash in a big dish or bowl, with steaming rice and your flavored sour cream. Sprinkle with the rest of the chopped parsley and tuck in!

Cassandra Koroma
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This is the best goulash I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Stanley Mmaduabuchi
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I would definitely recommend this goulash recipe. It's easy to make and it's absolutely delicious.


Riley Ryder
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This goulash is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices.


bryce Runyan
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I love that this goulash is made with pork. It's a nice change from the usual beef goulash.


Raheel 786
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This goulash is the perfect weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mdcow Bola
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this goulash was surprisingly mild. It had just the right amount of heat.


Md babu Shak
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This goulash is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Hamza Shah
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I love the spicy kick of this goulash. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


wappi Rushford wappi Rushford
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This goulash is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Naomi Kioko
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I made this goulash for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Habib Habibrahman
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This is my new go-to goulash recipe. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of pork and chili peppers.


Oratile Komane
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I love how easy this goulash is to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day. It was so convenient and the results were delicious.


Tandin Gyam
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This goulash was a hit! The pork was tender and flavorful, and the chili peppers added just the right amount of heat. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect comfort food meal.