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Okra with Pork

Name: Okra with Pork
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 600 g pork leg (or neck); 600 g okra (fresh or frozen); 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 400 ml tomato juice; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper to taste; fresh parsley for serving

Okra with pork is a traditional Romanian dish featuring tender pork and okra simmered in aromatic tomato sauce. Served warm with fresh bread or polenta.

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Servings

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Prep

25 min

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Cook

55 min

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Total

1h 20 min (brown meat 8 min, simmer pork 30 min, cook okra 25 min)

🥘Ingredients

servings

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1.4 kg okra with pork (for 4 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated, reheat on low heat.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat on low heat.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 350 g)

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Calories

220 kcal

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Protein

18 g

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Fat

12 g

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Carbohydrates

10 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Warm polenta

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Red wine or plum brandy

🥂Homemade bread

💡Variations

Smoked pork: use smoked meat for intense flavor.

Spicy: add hot peppers or chili flakes.

With bell peppers: add peppers for more color.