Ojakhuri (Georgian Pork & Potatoes)

Ojakhuri, meaning “family-style” in Georgian, is a traditional Georgian dish made with golden potatoes, tender pork, onions, and aromatic spices. Simple, hearty, and full of flavor, it brings the comfort of Georgian home cooking to the table. A touch of Georgian adjika adds the distinctive warmth that makes this everyday dish special.

Serves 3–4 · 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2–3 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 tsp Georgian dry adjika
• ½ tsp khmeli-suneli (Georgian spice blend)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

• Peel the potatoes if desired, cut into wedges, and pat dry.
• Heat 1–2 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the potatoes and cook for 15–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and tender. Remove and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and pork. Cook over medium heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
• Add the sliced onion and cook for another 5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the garlic, Georgian dry adjika, khmeli-suneli, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Return the potatoes to the skillet and gently toss everything together. Cook for another 2–3 minutes to combine the flavors.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot with sliced tomatoes, Georgian tkemali, or fresh bread.

Serving tip

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Fresh sliced tomatoes
• Georgian tkemali sauce
• Fresh Georgian bread

Serve hot with fresh Georgian bread, sliced tomatoes, and tkemali sauce for a traditional Georgian family-style meal.