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Karjalanpaisti (Finland)

An authentic recipe for traditional Finnish Karjalanpaisti, highlighting the comforting simplicity of slow-roasted beef, pork, and whole spices.

Level Easy Prep 20 min Cook 180 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

200 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 180m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Finnish Karjalanpaisti, highlighting the comforting simplicity of slow-roasted beef, pork, and whole spices.

Traditional Finnish Karelian hot pot featuring a slow-roasted blend of beef, pork, onions, and whole peppercorns.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Meat

600 g beef chuck (cut into large chunks)
600 g pork shoulder (cut into large chunks)

Aromatics

2 large yellow onion (coarsely chopped)
10 pieces whole black peppercorns
2 pieces bay leaves

Seasoning

2 tsp salt (to taste)

Liquid

3 cups water (enough to barely cover the meat)

Equipment

Heavy-duty casserole dish or Dutch oven With a tight-fitting lid
Cutting board For meat preparation
Chef's knife

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Cut the beef and pork into thick, bite-sized chunks.
In a heavy-duty casserole dish or traditional clay roasting pot, layer the meat and coarsely chopped onions alternately.
Scatter the whole black peppercorns and tuck the bay leaves among the layers, then add salt.
Pour in enough water so that the ingredients are almost covered.
Cover the dish with a lid and bake in the oven for about 3 hours, or until the meats are exceptionally tender and melt-in-your-mouth soft.
180 min

Nutrition

Calories 410

Protein 34g

Carbs 4g

Fat 28g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 580mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 180 min

Total 200 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 8.0
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.5
Time Accuracy 9.0
Difficulty 9.5
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A quintessential Finnish comfort food masterpiece that delivers rich, earthy flavors with minimal effort.

Pros

Simple ingredient list
Incredibly tender meat
Deeply comforting flavor

Cons

Requires long roasting time

Overview

Traditional Finnish Karelian hot pot featuring a slow-roasted blend of beef, pork, onions, and whole peppercorns.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Finnish Karjalanpaisti, highlighting the comforting simplicity of slow-roasted beef, pork, and whole spices.

Tips

Do not skip the fat on the pork shoulder, as it melts down to enrich the natural broth
Serve piping hot directly from the oven dish for an authentic rustic presentation
Let the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving to settle the flavors