Traditional Greek Recipes: Greek drunken pork stew (Bekri meze)

·

Ingredients

  • 700 g pork, neck
  • 3-4 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove(s) of garlic
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 1 chicken bouillon cube
  • 400 g red wine
  • 1 tablespoon(s) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon(s) honey
  • 200 g water

Method

  • Place a pot over high heat and add the olive oil.
  • Cut the pork into 2-3 cm pieces and add them to the hot pot. Add salt, pepper, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cut the peppers into thin strips and add them to the pot.
  • Cut the onion and the garlic into thin slices and add them to the pot.
  • Add the chili flakes, the cumin, the chicken bouillon cube, and deglaze the pot with the wine. Add the tomato paste, the honey, the water, and stir. 
  • Cover with the lid and simmer over medium heat for 50-60 minutes.
  • Serve with oregano, olive oil, pepper, feta cheese, and bread.

Source: Akis Petretzikis

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

The Greek government pilots ‘Cultural Prescription’: A holistic health care approach

Something very exciting is happening in Greece! A new and innovative health care program is being piloted here at the moment.

SoulChef Sundays: A Lenten table – Cod & Tahini

As Chef Georgia Koutsoukou - the Kalamata-born “SoulChef” - continues her SoulChef Sundays series with The Greek Herald.

Patricia Valeri Kotaridis driving change in Formula One fandom

Kotaridis is helping reshape the voice of Formula One fandom, bringing fresh perspective and inclusivity to a sport long dominated by men.

Greece to honour ‘Lady of Ro’ with statue marking legacy of patriotism

On the rocky islet of Ro, plans are moving forward to install a statue honoring Despina Achladioti, widely known as the “Lady of Ro”.

Tommie Tsiamis: ‘Being Greek is an indescribable feeling’

It’s not every day that someone quits a promising career in banking to pursue a career in music, especially in this economy.

You May Also Like

‘King Kyrgios’: Nick Kyrgios defeats Humbert to advance through the Australian Open

Australia's No.1 bad boy Nick Kyrgios has made an incredible comeback victory against World No. 29 Ugo Humbert 5-7 6-4 3-6 7-6, moving onto the next round of the Australian Open.

What the 2025 Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal and recognition of Palestine mean for Cyprus

In an age where peace deals are brokered in weeks, Dean Kalimniou reflects on what this means for the unresolved Cyprus question.

Breaking taboos: Greek Australian end-of-life doula to launch death cafe

Katerina Stevens is carving a unique path for herself as a newly-minted death doula. Read more about her story here.