From basket to pan: Transform fresh forest fish into an exquisite pork with mushrooms

Did you bring home a basket full of fragrant mushrooms? Treat yourself to a perfect dinner: pork stew with mushrooms that will fill your house with its aroma. The succulent pieces in a delicate sauce pair wonderfully with rice or meatballs.

The Czech Republic is a country of mushroom hunters, and with the arrival of the dry season, the forests fill with people carrying baskets. Besides a pleasant walk, you can take home fragrant porcini mushrooms, which have a wide variety of uses, from traditional sauces and scrambled eggs to hearty soups. Prepare a delicious pork sauce by following this simple video tutorial.

How to cook pork with mushrooms

Get inspired by this pork and mushroom recipe that you can prepare in an hour. The fresh mushroom sauce will disappear from your plates in no time.

Clean and thinly slice the fresh mushrooms. If using dried mushrooms, soak them in water for about an hour.

Peel and finely chop the onion. Cut the bacon into small cubes.

Heat the butter and oil in a saucepan and fry the bacon. Add the chopped onion and let it brown. On top of this, fry the pork slices on both sides.

Season the meat with salt, pepper, and paprika, and add the chopped mushrooms. Add a little water to the pork slices and simmer for about 45 minutes.

Remove the tender meat and thicken the juices with a slotted spoon. Stir the sauce well with a whisk and simmer for about 20 minutes. Finally, return the meat to the sauce.

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An aromatic sauce for stews that the whole family will love. Even beginners can prepare it with the help of a simple video tutorial.