RUSSIAN BORSCHT

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This takes a lot of time and attention, but is from what I understand a fairly authentic Russian Borscht.

Provided by TheHungaryCook

Categories     Stew

Time 3h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs pork loin
12 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, chopped
3 beets, peeled and chopped
2 carrots, chopped
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon beet kvas (beet kvas is the liquid from pickled beets.)
1 medium potato
1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
3 cups cabbage, shredded
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon flour
dill weed, chopped
sour cream

Steps:

  • Cover the meat with the cold water in a large stock pot.
  • Add the salt and bring slowly to the boiling point.
  • Skim the top of the water and discard.
  • Cover and simmer for 1 ½ hours.
  • Remove meat and set aside to cool.
  • Add the onions and beets to the stock pot.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the potato, celery, and carrot.
  • Continue cooking for about 15minutes.
  • Meanwhile, after the meat is cool, shred it and discard any fat or bones. Add the shredded pork to the stock pot.
  • Add the cabbage and cook til tender.
  • Be careful not to overcook.
  • Stir in the tomato soup and garlic.
  • Blend the flour with 3 TBS. of cold water.
  • Add some of the soup liquid to the flour and stir till smooth.
  • Add to the borscht.
  • Add the beet kvas and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to the boiling point.
  • Flavor with dill weed.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

HASAN FF
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This borscht is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas dinner.


Asim Awer
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I've never made borscht before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out delicious!


Hassam NisaR
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This recipe is a great starting point for making borscht. I like to add my own personal touches, like extra vegetables or different spices.


Ashar Rehman
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I would not recommend this recipe. It's not worth the effort.


Amber Black
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This recipe is a waste of time. The soup was bland and flavorless.


destiny amieyi
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my borscht didn't turn out right. It was too thin and watery.


Keira Darnell
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The instructions in this recipe were a little confusing. I had to guess at a few things.


Margaret Leon
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Rifat Khan
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This borscht is a little too sour for my taste. I added a little bit of sugar to balance out the flavors.


Samantha Garcia
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I'm not a fan of cabbage, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still delicious.


Peter H Sesay
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I'm gluten-free, so I used gluten-free flour to make the dumplings. They turned out great!


Sadekul Mia
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this borscht without the beef. It was still delicious!


weareallbronies weareallbronies
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The soup is so delicious and flavorful.


Kushani Maheesha
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I loved this borscht! The beets added a subtle sweetness to the soup that I really enjoyed.


Ramdulari Kumari Chaudhary
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This borscht is the best I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the soup is so hearty and satisfying.


Tusher Biswas
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with a few basic ingredients, but it's so flavorful.


Mariamu Iddy
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few beets and cabbage in my fridge, so it's easy to throw this soup together on a weeknight.


Arshe love rabbi
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I've made this borscht a few times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Saadi Arain
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This borscht recipe is a keeper! It's hearty, flavorful, and so easy to make. I especially love the addition of the beets and cabbage. They give the soup a beautiful color and a slightly tangy flavor.


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