Dishes in pots

Every hostess who loves to cook knows that one of the most delicious types of dishes is food in a pot. It is not only delicious, but also useful... Since the pots are baked in the oven, the food does not lose its useful properties, such as when frying. Plus, the cooking process is pretty easy and worry-free. By placing the pot in the oven, you will not have to constantly twirl or stir something. There will be free time for rest or one more thing.

Dishes in pots with meat

Food cooked in a pot has many beneficial properties. It is ideal for those who monitor weight, people suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Pot roasting does not require a large amount of oil or fat to be added, therefore food turns out to be easy.

However, before you start preparing dishes in pots, you need to purchase them. When buying, attention should be paid to the coverage. It should be present only on the outside of the pot, inside it should remain natural. It is best to purchase unfinished clay pots.

A few tips for the best results:

• Before cooking, place the pot in cold water. Water absorbed into the sides of the pot will begin to evaporate as the oven heats up, giving the effect of steam cooking.
• Place the pots in a cold oven. So that they heat up with her. Otherwise, they may burst.
• The pot should be removed ten minutes before the end of cooking. After being taken out, he still continues to cook during this time. Let it cool down and you can put it on the table.
• The pots are washed without the use of chemical cleaning agents. Since clay has a wonderful property of absorbing everything, during subsequent cooking, all harmful chemicals will remain in the dish. Use crisp, stiff bristles and hot water to clean the pot. As a last resort, you can use soda.
• Pots are stored with a lid turned upside down, under which gauze is placed. This will allow the clay to breathe and rid it of mold.

Using these tips, you can prepare wonderful dishes for the delight of yourself and your loved ones.

Beef in a pot

Beef is tasty and healthy meat. Low-fat, high in protein. However, it is very harmful in cooking. In order for it to turn out soft and juicy, it will take a long time to cook or simmer. That is why the pot is the perfect solution.

To prepare the dish you will need:

• beef 500 g;
• 3 medium onions;
• 2 large carrots;
• a bunch of dill and parsley;
• 4 large potatoes;
• lavrushka to taste;
• black peppercorns to taste.

The preparation of this recipe is very simple.

1. Start by cutting the beef into small pieces. Place in the prepared pots in the first layer.
2. Then peel and chop the potatoes. The most convenient way is with cubes, but if you like circles more, then you can.
3. Season with salt, bay leaf and pepper.
4. Place the next layer of carrots (cut to taste), then onions.
5. Salt again, pour greens on top.
6. The pot should only be filled up to half with water. Since during cooking, meat and vegetables will give juice.
7. Place the pots in the oven and light it up. After it warms up and the thermometer shows two or two hundred and twenty degrees, turn off the gas. Leave the pots to simmer for two hours.
8. After the time has elapsed, take it out and let them stand for another ten minutes. After you can start your meal, the dish is ready. Bon Appetit!

When cooked in this way, the meat is juicy, soft, and melts in the mouth. At the same time, its taste is not lost and is not beaten back by anything. Vegetables only emphasize and enhance it.

Dishes in pots with mushrooms

Mushrooms are delicious... Especially if you cook them in a pot. For the dish you will need:

• chicken giblets (stomach, heart) 300 - 400 g;
• mushrooms 300 g;
• sour cream 200 g;
• 2 onions.

1. To begin with, marinate the offal as follows: mix the meat with sour cream, add the onion cut into rings, pepper, salt to taste. You can add your favorite spices. Leave it on for half an hour.
2. While the offal is marinating, prepare the pots. Cut the mushrooms into 4 pieces, you can even halve them. It all depends on how big your pots are. Fill the bottom with them. Salt.
3. Then place the meat on them. Add the sour cream that remains to the pots. You do not need to add water; during the cooking process, mushrooms and meat will give a sufficient amount of juice.
4. Place the pots in the oven and light it up. After it warms up and the thermometer shows two or two hundred and twenty degrees, turn off the gas. The pots should simmer for an hour. After the time is up, remove and let them cool down. The dish is ready.

Dishes in pots with chicken

It doesn't take a lot of work to cook a potted chicken. Basically, all you need to do is chop the ingredients, mix and place in a pot and put in the oven. But first, you need to decide which part of the chicken you will use: fillet or meat on the bone.

Chicken in a pot (fillet)

• one chicken breast;
• 2 onion heads;
• a clove of garlic;
• a bunch of greens;
• 2 potatoes;
• a medium-sized zucchini.

1. First, cut all the ingredients into medium sized cubes. Peel the zucchini from the skin and seeds. Fold into one container and stir well.
2. Salt mix again.
3. Divide the resulting mixture into the pots. Add some water.
4. Place the pots in the oven and light it up. After it warms up and the thermometer shows two or two hundred and twenty degrees, turn off the gas. Chicken fillet is prepared for forty minutes.

Chicken in a pot on a bone

For this dish, either chicken legs or wings are used. Both are possible together.

• chicken meat a pound;
• bow 3 heads;
• carrots 1 pc .;
• greens 1 bunch;
• mushrooms champignons 200 g, if pickled, then 1 can is enough.

1. To prepare the dish, the legs (wings) are cut into pieces, as it is more convenient for you. Place them in pots.
2. Chop onions and carrots (whichever you prefer) and add to the meat. Salt.
3. Place the mushrooms on top and add a little salt again. Sprinkle with herbs on top.
4. Add some water. Place the pots in the oven and light it up. After it warms up and the thermometer shows two or two hundred and twenty degrees, turn off the gas. The chicken is cooked for forty minutes.

Simple dishes in pots

The easiest way to cook vegetables is in a pot. It is healthy, fast, and very tasty.

You will need:

• eggplant 2-3 pcs., depending on the size;
• tomatoes 2 pcs.;
• 1 large onion head;
• a can of pickled mushrooms or 200 g fresh;
• cheese 100 g

1. Start by removing the seeds from the eggplant. If the eggplants are young, you can leave the skin on. If it is overripe or has been lying for a long time, it is better to remove it. Cut the eggplant into wedges. Place on the bottom of the pot.
2. Put the onion as the next layer, then the mushrooms, then the tomatoes.
3. Grate the cheese in advance and leave it ready. When you lay out the layers of vegetables, add a little salt to each.
4. Add some water. Place the pots in the oven and light it up. After it warms up and the thermometer shows two or two hundred and twenty degrees, turn off the gas. Cook vegetables in a pot for thirty minutes.
5. Ten minutes before cooking, remove the lids from the pots and sprinkle with plenty of cheese. After the time has passed, remove the dish from the oven. Let cool. You can start your meal. Bon Appetit.