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Jota recipe
Savor the hearty flavors of this traditional Slovenian stew!
Ingredients
- 500 g sauerkraut
- 400 g potatoes
- 300 g smoked pork
- 300 g pork ribs
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 water
How to make Jota
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 2 tablespoons of oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add 300 g of smoked pork and 300 g of pork ribs to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in 500 g of sauerkraut, 400 g of diced potatoes, 2 bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
- Pour in 1 liter of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 1.5 hours, covered.
- After cooking, remove the bay leaves and serve the stew hot, ensuring to garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
What is Jota?
Jota is a traditional dish from Slovenia, simmered in one pot, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around sauerkraut, potatoes and smoked pork. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Jota take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on sauerkraut. The method runs to 5 steps, the longest being 6 minutes.
Any tips for making Jota?
Using high-quality smoked pork enhances the depth of flavor in the stew.
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