How to prepare perfect and rich red borscht: main secrets

Every housewife cooks her own special red borsch that all family members love. Although the techniques differ, several characteristic features determine the quality of this dish. These include rich broth, deep red color, and rather thick consistency.

The idea of making the perfect red borsch was published on the Instagram page of food blogger Anna with the nickname ann.food. To keep the beets from losing their color, add lemon juice to the grated vegetable.

Ingredients:

• pork ribs - 500 g
• water - 2 liters
• onion - 1 pc.
• carrots - 1 pc
• beets - 1 large
• tomato puree - 130 g
• Ghee - 2 tbsp
• garlic - 1 clove
• cabbage - to taste
• potatoes - 3 pcs
• lemon juice - 1/2 pc or to taste
• canned beans - 1/2 can
• spices - to taste
• salt, pepper - to taste

Method of preparation:

1. Wash pork ribs and put them in a saucepan. Cover with water and cook, periodically removing the foam.

2. Heat a frying pan well and add ghee. Wait until the butter is melted, add onion, fry a litlle until golden brown, add carrots and fry everything until soft.

3. Add the grated beets to the onions and carrots and squeeze the lemon juice.

4. Pour in the tomato puree, add a little broth and simmer for a few minutes.

5. Add the roast to the broth and bring to a boil.

6. Add the shredded cabbage, garlic and chopped potatoes to the pan. Cook until tender.

7. Finally, add spices and beans.

8. Bring to a boil and serve with pampushka buns, sour cream and herbs.