This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about how to make the hearty and comforting stew called Cholent.
[feast_advanced_jump_to]Cholent AKA Sabbath Stew
Dictionary.com defines Cholent (noun in Jewish cooking) as: "a stewed or baked dish, especially of meat and beans, served on the Sabbath but cooked the day before or overnight over a slow fire." Cholent was developed over time to comply with Jewish laws that prohibited cooking on the Sabbath. So it is usually prepared on Friday, cooked overnight, and then eaten on the Jewish Sabbath (Saturday).
I have read that the name most likely comes from a combination of "chaud" from the French meaning "hot" and "lent" meaning slow.
This is a traditional dish steeped in history, and absolutely comforting and hearty. It is also one of the 1,000 Foods To Eat Before You Die!
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