Pork and Leeks in Avgolemono Sauce
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, sliced crosswise 3/4 inch thick
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, combine the pork, beef broth, water, celery, carrot and olive oil and bring to a simmer.
- Cook over moderately low heat, skimming occasionally, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat and vegetables to a bowl.
- Add the leeks to the casserole and bring to a boil, then simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 20 minutes.
- Ladle 2 cups of the hot broth into a glass measuring cup.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the whole egg, then whisk in the lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cold water with the flour, then whisk it into the egg mixture.
- Gradually add the reserved 2 cups of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Add this mixture to the casserole and simmer over moderate heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the meat and vegetables to the casserole and reheat.
- Stir in the dill and serve.
pork shoulder, beef broth, water, celery, carrot, extravirgin olive oil, leeks, egg yolks, egg, lemon juice, cold water, flour, dill
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pork-and-leeks-in-avgolemono-sauce (may not work)