Canned Stewed Pork “Tushenka” 400g

Classic Russian-style canned pork — tender chunks in their own savoury juices, pantry-ready for soups, kasha and the open road.

CANNED   ·   PORK   ·   400 G

What it is

Tushenka is the cornerstone of the Russian and Soviet pantry — generous chunks of pork slow-cooked and sealed in the tin in their own rendered juices. Open the can and you find firm, fork-tender pieces sitting in a layer of golden gelatine that melts the moment it meets a warm pan. The seasoning is plain and honest: salt, a few peppercorns, a bay leaf. Nothing is hurried, and nothing is hidden.

This is food with a working life behind it. For generations it has travelled with hunters, fishermen, train passengers and dacha gardeners — opened cold straight onto a slice of black bread, or tipped into a pot of buckwheat, potatoes or cabbage to turn a humble side into a full supper. Heat it through and stir in fried onion for a fast skillet supper; spoon it into mashed potato for a rib-sticking lunch; add to borscht or shchi for body and depth at the end of cooking. Once you have a tin in the cupboard, dinner is never more than fifteen minutes away.

Ingredients

Pork, pork fat, onion, salt, black pepper, bay leaf.

Always check the pack label — the producer may adjust the recipe.

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Indicative values — the pack label is authoritative.

Allergens & storage

Contains: none of the 14 UK statutory allergens are typically declared in this recipe. Check the pack for any cross-contact statement.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, transfer any unused contents to a non-metallic container, refrigerate and use within 2–3 days.

Net weight: 400 g

One tin, one hot supper, ready in minutes.