Description
Hearty Russian classic Pork Stroganoff delivers comfort with tender meat and creamy sauce, elevating weeknight dinners. Rich flavors and silky texture make you crave another forkful of this satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400 grams (14.1 ounces) pork fillet
- 225 grams (8 ounces) button mushrooms, halved
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
Cooking Fats and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 25 grams (0.9 ounces) butter
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Salt and black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 140 milliliters (4.7 fluid ounces) soured cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Slice pork into thin, uniform strips and generously season with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering, then quickly sear pork strips for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and slightly crisp at edges.
- Remove seared pork and set aside, keeping warm to preserve temperature and texture.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, melt butter, and gently sauté chopped onions until translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle paprika into onion mixture, stirring to release aromatic compounds, then introduce sliced mushrooms and cook rapidly until they release their moisture and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Return reserved pork strips to skillet, creating a cohesive mixture with vegetables and spices.
- Pour soured cream into the pan, stirring gently to coat all ingredients, and allow mixture to simmer on low heat for 5-6 minutes, ensuring flavors meld together harmoniously.
- Finish with a splash of fresh lemon juice, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper to balance flavors.
- Plate immediately while steaming hot, ensuring optimal taste and temperature for serving.
Notes
- Choose pork tenderloin or pork loin for the most tender and lean meat, which ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Pat meat dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming instead of frying.
- Use high heat when cooking meat strips to lock in juices and create delicious caramelized edges that boost flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat soured cream with Greek yogurt or low-fat crème fraîche without compromising the creamy texture.
- Gluten-free option: Replace regular flour with cornstarch when seasoning meat and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg