Traditional Ukrainian Borsch Recipe

medium beets ((shredded))

cabbage ((shredded))

medium carrot ((shredded))

medium potatoes ((cut into 1-inch pieces))

parsley root ((grated, optional))

small onion ((diced))

tomato paste

sugar

vinegar

vegetable oil ((or olive oil))

garlic cloves ((minced))

Kosher salt ((to taste))

Freshly ground pepper ((to taste))

water

lbs pork butt ((fat trimmed off))

bay leaves

whole peppercorns

carrot ((peeled and cut in half))

medium onion ((peeled and cut in half))

sour cream ((optional))

fresh dill, parsley and green onions ((finely chopped))