Classic Borscht with Pork
So bright and flavorful, it’s a perfect lunch for the whole family! Classic borscht with pork will turn out perfectly even for an inexperienced cook. The secret lies in preparation and adding the right ingredients, including spices. Serve it traditionally with sour cream and black bread. You can use any type of meat.
Updated : 07 July, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Pork
300 grams
Potato
180 grams
White cabbage
80 grams
Carrot
150 grams
Beetroot
100 grams
Onions
5 grams
Garlic
140 grams
Bell pepper
40 grams
Tomato paste
6 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground coriander
to taste
Red pepper, ground
to taste
Salt
5 grams
Sugar
2
Laurel leaf
15 grams
Dill
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
The quantity of ingredients is calculated for a 3-liter (approx. 3.2-quart) pot. Instead of pork, you can use any other meat. Feel free to choose any spices you like.
Step 2
Rinse the pork thoroughly, cover with cold water, and bring it to a boil along with bay leaves and spices. Cook until tender (about 1 hour), occasionally skimming off any foam from the broth.
Step 3
Peel and wash the onion and bell pepper, then chop them into small pieces.
Step 4
Wash the carrots and beets well, then peel and cut them into thin strips.
Step 5
Make the sauté by first frying the beets in vegetable oil, then gradually adding the carrots, onions, and bell pepper.
Step 6
Slightly dilute the tomato paste with water and add it to the sauté mixture, simmering until the vegetables are tender.
Step 7
Remove the cooked meat from the pot and shred it into fibers.
Step 8
Peel the washed potatoes and cut them into medium-sized cubes.
Step 9
Place the chopped potatoes into the pot with the broth and cook until soft, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 10
Add the sautéed vegetables and the prepared meat to the pot.
Step 11
Shred the cabbage, peel the garlic, and chop it finely. Add the cabbage and garlic to the pot with the borscht and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Step 12
Add salt and sugar to the borscht, bring it to a boil, then turn off the heat. Ladle the borscht into bowls and serve hot with sour cream, sprinkled with chopped dill. Enjoy your meal!