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Hungarian Pork Stew

Cultural Context

Hungarian Pork Stew, known as Pörkölt, is a traditional dish deeply rooted in Hungary's culinary culture. It reflects the country's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing locally sourced ingredients like paprika and pork. This hearty stew is often served at family gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and hospitality. Variations exist across regions, with some incorporating different meats or vegetables, showcasing the adaptability of this beloved dish.

HungarianHUmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg pork (e.g. pork leg, shoulder, ham)
250 g onion
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 big cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoon of lard
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
150 g red pepper
1 and 1/4 teaspoon of sweet paprika powder
1/2 teaspoon of spicy paprika powder or chili flakes
1 teaspoon of ground caraway
200 ml water
250 g tomatoes
50 ml water
1 full tablespoon of potato flour

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork belly is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be more affordable.

1

Put the cubed meat into a pot and fry it over a medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.

2

Add lard, diced onion, bay leaves, sweet and hot paprika powder, caraway, and mashed garlic. Continue frying for another 5 minutes.

3

Add diced peppers and tomatoes and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.

4

Add tomato paste to the ingredients boiling in the pot, pour in water, and bring it to a boil.

5

Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

6

Mix potato flour and water in a bowl. Add black pepper, salt, and the flour mixture to the meat and vegetables that have been boiling for an hour.

7

Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningdeglazingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

PörköltHungarian Goulash

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