Source: Sveta Shashkina, AdobeStockYou only need to try homemade stew once to realize that store-bought versions don't compare. Tender, wholesome, with simple and clear ingredients! Today, we'll share 6 excellent recipes for making the most delicious stew in an Afghan kazan!
1. Beef Stew in an Afghan Kazan
Source: AdobeStockIt cooks much faster in an Afghan kazan than in a regular pot.
You will need: 4 kg beef, 45-50 g salt, 250 ml water, 2 bay leaves, 5 black peppercorns, spices.
Preparation: Cut the beef into medium-sized pieces and mix it with salt, all the spices, and crushed bay leaves. Pour in the water, mix again, and let the meat marinate for 40-45 minutes.
After that, place the beef in the Afghan kazan, close the lid, and bring to a boil over high heat. When steam starts to escape, reduce the heat to moderate and cook the stew for about 2 hours. Release the steam, open the kazan, and distribute the meat into prepared jars. Sterilize the stew again for 20-30 minutes in the oven at 90 degrees Celsius and seal for winter storage.
2. Stew with Onions in an Afghan Kazan
Source: AdobeStockThis can be made with any meat, preferably fattier cuts.
You will need: 1.5 kg meat, 1 onion, 1/2 head garlic, 50 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml water, 2 bay leaves, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the meat into medium pieces, peel the garlic, and finely chop the onion. Pour a little vegetable oil into the Afghan kazan, place the fatty pieces of meat in it, salt, season, and add bay leaf. Then arrange the remaining meat, layering it with onion and garlic. Pour in the remaining oil, salt and season again, then add water.
Close the kazan, heat over high heat, and reduce the temperature when steam starts to escape. Cook the stew for 1.5 hours and let the meat cool in the kazan without opening the valve. Only after that, open and seal the stew in sterilized jars for winter storage.
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3. Pork Stew with Lard in an Afghan Kazan
Source: AdobeStockPerfect for those who prefer a richer stew!
You will need: 1.5 kg pork, 100 g lard, 1 cup water, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the pork into medium pieces and the lard into small pieces. Layer everything in the Afghan kazan, sprinkling salt and spices between layers. The first layer should be lard! Pour water over the entire preparation, close the kazan, and bring to a boil. Cook the stew for 2 hours over low heat, then seal it in sterilized jars.
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4. Homemade Chicken Stew in an Afghan Kazan
Source: AdobeStockButter is needed here because chicken itself can be quite dry.
You will need: 3 kg chicken fillet, 150 g butter, 4 onions, 150 ml water, 3 tsp salt, bay leaf, peppercorns, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and cut the chicken fillet into medium pieces. Layer the ingredients in the Afghan kazan, starting with the onion. Then add spices, salt, pieces of butter, and pour water over everything. Close the kazan, heat until steam appears, and cook the stew for 2 hours over low heat. After that, distribute it into sterilized jars and seal.
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5. Pork Stew (GOST Standard) in an Afghan Kazan
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, add other favorite spices to your taste.
You will need: 2 kg pork, 1.5 onions, 250 ml water, salt, bay leaf, peppercorns.
Preparation: Cut the pork into medium pieces and the onion into wedges. Layer the ingredients in the Afghan kazan, and on top, sprinkle salt and spices. Pour in warm water, close the lid, and heat the kazan until steam appears. Simmer the stew for 2 hours over low heat, then release the steam, open the kazan, and distribute everything into sterilized jars.
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6. Diet Stew in an Afghan Kazan
Source: AdobeStockAnother chicken stew recipe for those who appreciate more dietary dishes!
You will need: 3 kg chicken meat, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the chicken into medium pieces and place them in the Afghan kazan. You can use different parts of the chicken, not just the fillet. Add salt and spices to taste, pour in 150-200 ml of water, and close the kazan. Cook the stew for 2 hours over low heat, then seal it in sterilized jars for winter storage.