🇬🇪 Georgia recipe

Mtsvadi

Mtsvadi is the Georgian art of grilling meat, an ancient tradition practiced at every supra feast and family gathering. Chunks of marinated pork or beef are threaded onto long metal skewers and grilled over grapevine cuttings, which impart a uniquely aromatic smoke. The meat is basted with pomegranate juice and onion marinade as it cooks, resulting in charred, caramelized edges and a juicy, flavorful interior.

Prep20 mins
Cook20 mins
Serves6
Difficultymedium
Mtsvadi, a Georgia dish

Ingredients

  • 1.2kg pork neck or shoulder, cut into 4cm cubes
  • 3 large onions, grated on a coarse grater
  • 120ml pomegranate juice
  • 60ml dry red wine
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • Seeds from 1 pomegranate for garnish
  • 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • Lavash or puri bread for serving
  • Tkemali plum sauce for serving

Method

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Nutrition per serving

Calories
488
Protein
30.7 g
Carbs
4.5 g
Fat
33.4 g

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