Pork celery avgolemono is a chunky stew that consists of bites of tender pork and celery, plus leeks and seasonings, and finished with a bright egg lemon sauce.
Ingredients
3 lbs pork, cut into 2 inch chunks
6 leeks, washed and trimmed
8 stalks of celery & leaves, cut into inch pieces
salt and pepper, to taste
1-2 cups of water
ΒΌ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
For the avgolemono sauce:
1 cup fresh lemon juice
3 eggs
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the pork lightly with salt and pepper and sear the meat until nicely browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
Cut and discard the roots of the leeks, using just the white and a small portion of green parts. Carefully clean the remainder of the leeks, and cut them into thin rounds. Cut the celery into 1 inch pieces.
Add the leeks to celery and cook until soft and tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add enough water to the pan to cover the meat and let simmer for 45-1 hour, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
When the meat is nearly tender, prepare the egg lemon sauce. Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until frothy. Whisk in the egg yolks and lemon juice.
While whisking the egg and lemon mixture, slowly incorporate a cup of the liquid from the pot to temper the liquids and avoid curdling.
Reduce the heat to low and stir the mixture gently. Season with salt and pepper as needed and allow the flavors to blend together before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe by Eleni Saltas at https://elenisaltas.com/2018/02/16/pork-celery-avgolemono/