Selsko Meso Po-Ohridski (Macedonian Country Claypot Meat, Mushroom & Wine Braise) – Authentic North Macedonia Recipe
Macedonia’s rustic claypot feast braising meats and forest mushrooms in wine under a golden cheese crust.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇰 North Macedonia (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Seared pork and chicken pieces, Cremini mushrooms and caramelized onions, Melted yellow kashkaval/cheddar cheese, Dry white wine, Sweet paprika
Ingredients for Selsko Meso Po-Ohridski (Macedonian Country Claypot Meat, Mushroom & Wine Braise) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared pork and chicken pieces, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cremini mushrooms and caramelized onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup melted yellow kashkaval/cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dry white wine
- 1.5 tbsp traditional North Macedonia seasoning (sweet paprika, bay leaf, thyme, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, dry white wine, and sweet paprika, bay leaf, thyme, garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine seared pork and chicken pieces and cremini mushrooms and caramelized onions with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with melted yellow kashkaval/cheddar cheese and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.