Oven-Baked Pumpkin and Pork

Indulge in a comforting and hearty dish that's perfect for family dinners—an oven-baked combination of succulent meat, sweet pumpkin, and tender potatoes. This Eastern European classic offers simplicity and warmth, making it an ideal cozy meal.

Ingredients

🎃 1 medium-sized pumpkin, peeled and cut into 3-4 cm chunks
🥔 4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 3-4 cm chunks
🐖 500-700g pork shoulder or neck, cut into 3-4 cm chunks
🧅 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
🥄 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise
🫒 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil, appears to be olive oil
🧂 1-1.5 teaspoons salt
🌶️ 0.5-1 teaspoon black pepper
🥔 1 teaspoon potato seasoning, generic brand
🥩 1 teaspoon meat seasoning, generic brand
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika flakes
🌿 Fresh herbs for garnish, dill and parsley

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Peel and cut the pumpkin and potatoes into medium-sized chunks.
• Slice the onion thinly.
• Cut the pork into medium-sized chunks.

2- Mixing:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, potatoes, pumpkin, and onion.
• Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, salt, black pepper, potato seasoning, meat seasoning, smoked paprika, and paprika flakes.
• Toss everything well using kitchen tongs or your hands until evenly coated.

3- Preparation for Baking:

• Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish.
• Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

4- Cooking:

• Preheat your Whirlpool oven to 200°C (392°F).
• Place the covered baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
• Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to brown slightly.

5- Garnishing and Serving:

• Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
• Garnish generously with fresh chopped dill and parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30-35 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings
Equipment:

• 🔪 Chef's knife
• 🪵 Wooden cutting board
• 🥣 White oval ceramic or plastic mixing bowl
• 🥘 White oval ceramic or stoneware baking dish
• 🎛️ Whirlpool oven
• 📃 Generic patterned aluminum foil
• 🧤 Fabric oven mitt
• 🍴 Standard kitchen spoons
• ➰ Kitchen tongs

Cooking Tips:

• For balanced flavors and texture, use roughly equal parts of pumpkin, potatoes, and meat.
• The foil helps preserve moisture, ensuring the ingredients remain tender while the uncovered baking gives a delightful crust.

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Oven-Baked Pumpkin and Pork

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