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Svíčková

Cultural Context

Svíčková, a beloved Czech dish, has its roots in the 18th century, often served at festive occasions. Traditionally made with marinated beef and a creamy vegetable sauce, it represents the heart of Czech culinary heritage. Today, it is enjoyed in homes and restaurants alike, often accompanied by bread dumplings, showcasing the rich flavors of Czech cuisine.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup parsley root, chopped
1 cup celeriac, chopped
4 tablespoons lard
4 oz bacon, diced
1 cup onions, chopped
2 lb beef sirloin
1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 teaspoon allspice, ground
2 bay leaves
1 cup red wine
4 cups turkey broth
1 tablespoon sea salt
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 small baguette, for serving

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Clean the vegetables: carrots, parsley root, and celeriac.

2

Prepare the lard from pork for the cream sauce.

3

Cut the bacon into small cubes.

4

Fry the bacon and onions together until fragrant.

5

Add the cleaned and chopped vegetables (celeriac, parsnip, and carrots) to the bacon and onions.

6

Lard the beef with smoked pork lard, making small cuts for insertion.

7

Sear the larded beef in a pressure cooker until browned.

8

Add black pepper, allspice, and bay leaves to the beef.

9

Pour in red wine and turkey broth, then add sea salt.

10

Stir all ingredients together and pressure cook for 1 hour, or 2-3 hours if using a regular pot.

11

Remove the beef and blend the sauce with the vegetables until smooth.

12

Add heavy cream and a small piece of butter to the sauce, stirring until combined.

13

Prepare bread dumplings using small baguettes.

Equipment Needed

large potsaucepankitchen twinewhisk

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkgluten

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