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Pearl Barley with Pork in Clay Pots

Name: Pearl Barley with Pork in Clay Pots
Total time: 260 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 120 g pearl barley, dry; 375 g pork; 1 pcs onion; 2 pcs tomatoes; 475 ml broth or water; 90 g hard cheese; to taste salt; to taste black pepper; to taste paprika; to taste garlic powder

A hearty oven-baked dish with tender pork, pearl barley, tomatoes, and melted cheese. Soaking the barley beforehand helps it cook until soft and absorb the rich flavors of the meat and vegetables.

Easy⏱ 4 h 20 min👥 2 servings♨ 190 °C / 374 °F

Method

Rinse the pearl barley thoroughly, cover with cold water, and soak for about 3 hours. Drain before cooking.

Cut the pork into small pieces.

Cook the onion until soft. Slice or chop the tomatoes.

Divide the ingredients between two small oven-safe pots in layers: pork → pearl barley → onion → tomatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Pour in enough broth or water to just cover the pearl barley.

Bake at 190°C / 375°F for 45 minutes.

Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and bake for another 15 minutes, until melted and lightly golden.