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Honey & Berry Viking Stew

A rustic, ancient-style stew inspired by Scandinavian history, featuring pork simmered with honey and berries in a savory, clear broth filled with aromatic root vegetables.

Prep

25m

Cook

120m

Total

145m

Serves

6

Method

  1. 01

    Cut the pork shoulder into fairly uniform 2-inch pieces. Transfer the meat to a large pot or Dutch oven.

    Step 1
    Watch · 0:23
  2. 02

    Season the meat with salt, honey, blackberries, and lingonberry preserves. Pour in the water (about 6 cups) until the meat is covered.

    Step 2
    Watch · 1:21
  3. 03

    Add the garlic cloves, dried thyme, and ground coriander. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to low, and simmer gently for 45 minutes.

    Step 3
    Watch · 1:45
  4. 04

    Stir in the chopped onions, leeks, and halved mushrooms. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for another 45 minutes.

    Step 4
    Watch · 3:09
  5. 05

    Add the cabbage, carrots, and fennel. Stir well and simmer for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the meat and all vegetables are fork-tender.

    Step 5
    Watch · 3:33
  6. 06

    Taste the broth and adjust with more salt, honey, or a splash of vinegar if desired. Serve in bowls garnished with fresh dill, flowering thyme, and coriander.

    Step 6
    Watch · 4:30

From Chef John

  • “I mean, you are, after all, the Valkyrie of how big these chunks should be.”
  • “Give this the old poka poka to settle things down. Oh yeah, the old poka poka is a very old technique.”
  • “This one's poorly researched, but very delicious.”