HOT BORSCHT FROM THE RUSSIAN TEA ROOM

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This recipe is in three parts: meat bouillon, beet broth and vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

5 ounces short rib
5 ounces pork butt
5 ounces duck legs
1/2 bunch parsley
5 to 6 whole juniper berries
20 whole cloves
1 diced onion
1 diced carrot
1 garlic, chopped
1 leek, chopped
4 whole peppercorns
2 laurel or bay leaves
Salt
5 ounces beets, washed
1 teaspoon pickling spice
5 ounces white vinegar
5 ounces sugar
1/4-ounce thyme
2 laurel or bay leaves
4 strips finely-cut bacon
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, cut julienne
1 carrot, cut julienne
1 cup chopped green cabbage
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon tarragon
1 teaspoon dill
Garnishes: shredded short rib, pork butt and duck legs, plus sour cream and dill

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a large pot with sufficient water to cover them. Add a pinch of salt, and cook on low heat for 4 hours. Skim off fat from the top and discard. Remove approximately 1 cup of meat to use later as garnish for top of dish.
  • Place beets in enough water to cover them and slowly simmer for 40 minutes, (do not boil.) Add remaining beet broth ingredients. Simmer on lowest heat for 3 to 4 hours. Peel beets. Strain the broth from the beets and keep them separately.
  • Fry the bacon in a large pot in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil until crispy. Discard bacon; only the fat is needed. To the bacon fat, add 2 tablespoons butter and the onion, carrot, cabbage and garlic. Cook on medium-low heat until the vegetables are soft. Add tarragon and dill. Add equal parts of meat bouillon and beet broth. Add cooked beets. Simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with shredded meat, sour cream and dill.

Nandan Ray
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This was my first time making borscht, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to follow.


Janaki Sunar
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This is a great recipe for a classic Russian dish. The borscht is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Liza Aries
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this borscht without any problems.


Mohammad Nayeem
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This is the best borscht recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Captain Venom
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I love this recipe! The borscht is so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Waqas Ktk
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This is a great recipe for a classic Russian dish. The borscht is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


William kalsbeek A
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I made this for my Russian friends, and they said it was the best borscht they'd ever had.


mambo ally09
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This recipe is awesome! The borscht was so flavorful and satisfying.


Conner Wheat
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This was my first time making borscht, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was so easy to follow.


Rshanif Set
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I've made this borscht several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Daud Ibrahim
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This hot borscht recipe is a keeper! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I especially love the addition of the dill and sour cream.


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