Greek Recipes

Greek and Cypriot recipes

Skillet Pork Chops with Apples in Wine

In Greek: Brizoles Hirines me Krasi (μπριζόλες χοιρινές με κρασί, pronounced bree-ZOH-less heer-ree-NESS meh krah-SEE) Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Yield: 4-6 servings Pots, Pans, Utensils: apple corer sharp knife measuring cup 2 large heavy-bottomed frying pans or skillets spatula meat fork Ingredients 4-6 pork chops, 1 inch thick 4 ounces of […]

Pork Gioulbasi

This is a great dish for a family dinner or a friendly gathering. The good thing is that your kitchen will smell amazing while making it. The bad thing is that you will have to wait two hours to enjoy it! INGREDIENTS for 4-6 people 1.5kg pork butt cut into medium sized cubes 1 green […]

Lagoto: Greek Stewed Pork

In Greek: λαγοτό, pronounced lah-go-TOH Stewing is a favorite Greek cooking method, and the key to this dish is not to let the garlic cook for too long so that the taste doesn’t get lost. Serve this with a side of rice or pasta and a great green salad. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total […]

Brizoles Hoirines sto Fourno: Roasted Pork Chops (with potatoes)

In Greek: μπριζόλες χοιρινές στο φούρνο, pronounced bree-ZOH-les hee-ree-NES stoh FOOR-no Pork chops are roasted with potatoes and a sprinkling of chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic. This is an easy and delicious dish to prepare. Just add a salad to complete the meal. Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 6 pork chops (approx. 3 3/4 […]

Hoirino me Thymari kai Faskomilo: Pork Roast with Thyme and Sage

In Greek: χοιρινό με θυμάρι και φασκόμιλο, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh thee-MAH-ree kay fahs-KOH-mee-loh The combination of herbs, citrus juices, and wine makes for a delicious dish. The recipe calls for boneless pork loin, orange and lemon juice, white wine, sage, marjoram, and thyme. Prep Time: 3 hours Cook Time: 50 minutes Total Time: 3 hours, 50 minutes Ingredients: 3-3 1/2 pounds of […]

Hoirino meh Prasa: Pork, Fennel, and Leek Ragout

In Greek: χοιρινό με πράσα, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh PRAH-sah Use the pressure cooker for this one. Pork and leeks taste great together and the fennel adds just the right touch. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours Ingredients: 4 1/2 pounds of pork shoulder, cut into 3-inch chunks 1 1/3 cups of olive oil 2 […]

Hoirino me Selinoriza: Pork & Celery Root Stew

In Greek: χοιρινό με σελινόριζα, pronounced hee-ree-NO meh seh-lee-NO-ree- zah A favorite winter dish combining root vegetables – celery root, carrots, potatoes, and onions – this stew is easy to make and a great one-pot meal. The recipe calls for pork, celery root, potatoes, onion, carrots, dill, and celery. Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: […]

Biftekia Hoirina: Grilled Pork Burgers

In Greek: μπιφτέκια χοιρινά, pronounced beef-TEHK-yah hee-ree-NAH Before the “mad cow” scare, Bobby Bounakis made his burgers with a combination of ground beef and pork; then he changed the recipe. The new recipe, using just the ground pork, was so fabulous, he left it alone and has become famous in my little village and surrounding […]