PORK AND CELERY AVGOLEMONO

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Make and share this Pork and Celery Avgolemono recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2-5 lbs celery & leaves, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 lbs pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup butter
3 medium onions, chopped
2 lemons, juice of
2 eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Season the pork with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot and brown the pork lightly over high heat, stirring frequently.
  • Add the onions and cook 10 to 15 minutes until soft but not browned.
  • Add enough water to barely cover the meat.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for about 1 hour.
  • Add the celery and cook another 30 minutes, until the celery is tender and only about 1 cup of liquid remains. Beat the eggs in a bowl.
  • Mix the cornstarch (cornflour) in 1/4 cup (60 ml) water and add to the eggs.
  • Add the lemon juice and beat the mixture well.
  • Temper the sauce by slowly adding some of the hot liquid from the meat to the egg-lemon mixture, beating it in thoroughly.
  • Pour the egg-lemon mixture over the meat and shake the pan gently over low heat until the sauce thickens.
  • DO NOT BOIL.
  • Serve immediately.

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