Kavarma 🍲 Bulgarian Clay-Pot Stew πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬

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Main Dishes Balkan Oct 07, 2025 1917
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Description

Tender pork, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes slow-baked with paprika, bay, and Bulgarian savoryβ€”rustic, smoky, clay-pot rich. πŸ…πŸ«‘

Hook: Brown, deglaze, and bakeβ€”hands-off braise that finishes glossy and spoonable. ⚑

Ingredients

Servings: 4 Γ—1
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Preparation

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Total Time

πŸ•’ Prep: 20 min
πŸ”₯ Cook: 55–65 min
⏳ Total: 1 h 15–25 min

Nutritional Value

πŸ”‹ Energy: ~520 kcal
πŸ’ͺ Protein: ~35 g
🧈 Fat: ~30 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: ~20 g
πŸ§‚ Sodium: ~900 mg
πŸ”₯ 520 kcal πŸ’ͺ 35 g protein 🍞 20 g carbs 🧈 30 g fat
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Advice

Bloom paprika off the heat before adding liquidβ€”fat unlocks color and aroma without turning it bitter. A clay pot (gyuveche) gives gentle, even heat and a faint earthy note.

Why it works

Searing builds fond; wine dissolves it into the sauce; a covered bake softens peppers and pork while paprika oils emulsify with tomatoes for that signature brick-red gloss.

Twist

Go chicken kavarma (same method with boneless thighs), or add smoked sausage coins for a heartier, tavern version.

Status

Clay-pot cozinessβ€”Bulgarian kavarma that tastes like a village mehana. #grannyzen #bulgarianstew #kavarma πŸ²πŸ‡§πŸ‡¬

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