PORK IN SOUR CREAM GRAVY

Steps:

• Rub the meat with the crushed garlic, olive oil, salt & pepper.
• Place the meat in a plastic bag and let it marinate in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a large pot (enough to cover the bottom of the pot).
• Add 1 onion cut in half and the pork pieces Brown the meat on all sides.
• Once the meat is browned add enough water to the pot to just cover the meat.
• Lower the heat to medium and let the meat boil until the water almost completely evaporates (not enough for the meat to start burning).
• Add enough water again to cover the meat and add a pinch of the Vegeta soup seasoning (or all purpose seasoning).
• Repeat the process of adding water and letting it evaporate until the meat is tender and falls apart easily.
• When the meat is tender enough allow the water to again almost completely evaporate.
• Remove the meat from the pot and the larger pieces of the remaining onion. Discard the onion.
• Scrape the meat pieces and drippings inside pot so that they are all in the water that remains.
• Add about a cup of water to the pot (this is the amount of gravy that you want to end up with), stir, and allow to come to a boil.
• In a separate bowl, combine approximately 1/2 cup of water with the sour cream and flour.
• Wisk/mix until the mixture is smooth and without lumps.
• Slowly add this mixture to the pot and let it come to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for a few minutes.
• If the consistency of the gravy is too thin add a little more of flour/water/sour cream mixture. If it is too thick add more water.
• Add the bay leaf.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.
• Remove the pot from heat.
• Return the cooked meat to the gravy.
• Let it stand for about 15 minutes in the gravy before serving.