Chashushuli with Pork Neck

Ingredients

• Pork Neck 10 oz
• Onion 1 piece
• Fatback 0 oz
• Green peppercorns 1 piece
• Marinated cherries 7 pieces
• Garlic 3 cloves
• Butter 1 piece
• Cilantro 1 bunch
• Toasted Sesame 1 teaspoon
• Sumac ½ teaspoon
• Mild Chili Spice ½ teaspoon
• Ground Black Pepper ½ teaspoon
• Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Cut the fatback into small cubes.

Step 2

Fry in a hot pan without oil until golden brown and set aside.

Step 3

Chop the onion and garlic coarsely.

Step 4

Slice the pepper into small strips and cut the tomatoes in half.

Step 5

Cut the pork into medium-sized slices and add to the melted fat. Add the pepper and fry on high heat.

Step 6

After 3–4 minutes, stir, add the onion, and season with salt.

Step 7

Season with black pepper and sumac. Stir and reduce the heat to medium.

Step 8

After a couple of minutes, add the cherry tomatoes and garlic. Stir.

Step 9

After a minute, add the butter.

Step 10

Slightly reduce the heat and cover with a lid. At this stage, you can add half a glass of water if you want a more liquid consistency for the dish.

Step 11

After 5–6 minutes, stir and add the chili.

Step 12

Add the chopped cilantro and stir.

Step 13

After a minute, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and add the fried fatback.