Second Spin, Country 156: Slovakia [International Food]

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork loin is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can be used in place of butter.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Rub pork shoulder with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and caraway seeds.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer the pork to a roasting pan and add chopped onions around it.

Roast in the preheated oven for about 2-3 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

While the pork roasts, peel and grate the potatoes into a bowl.

Mix grated potatoes with flour, egg, and salt to form a batter.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Drop spoonfuls of the potato batter into the skillet, cooking until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove the pork from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing.

Serve slices of pork with zemiakové placky and a side of sautéed cabbage and smoked sausage.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens