🇫🇮 Finnish Cuisine

Karjalanpaisti

Karelian Hot Pot

Prep Time 15 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Easy

Calories 380 kcal

A rustic Karelian stew of mixed meats slow-braised with root vegetables in a single pot until fork-tender and deeply savory.

Ingredients

1 Layer meat, onions, carrots, and potatoes in a large cast iron pot.
2 Add allspice berries, bay leaves, salt, and water.
3 Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Place in oven at 175°C.
4 Cook for 3-4 hours, checking once to ensure liquid hasn't dried out. Add water if needed.
5 The stew is done when meat is falling apart and vegetables have melted into the sauce.
6 Serve straight from the pot with rye bread and pickled cucumber.

Did You Know?

Traditionally, karjalanpaisti was brought to the communal village oven on Saturday evening and slow-cooked overnight for Sunday dinner.