🥘 Székely Gulyás (Hungarian Pork and Sauerkraut Stew) 🇭🇺

Absolutely! 🇭🇺 Székely Gulyás — also known as Székelykáposzta or Szekler Goulash — is a hearty Hungarian stew made with pork, sauerkraut, paprika, and sour cream. Despite the name, it’s not technically a traditional goulash, but rather a beloved fusion of pörkölt and cabbage stew, often called a Hungarian treasure because of its warming, tangy, and comforting nature.


🥘 Székely Gulyás (Hungarian Pork and Sauerkraut Stew) 🇭🇺

A sauerkraut-rich, paprika-laced stew with tender pork and creamy tang — pure comfort food from the heart of Hungary.

📝 Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp lard, oil, or butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1 ½ lbs (700g) pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into cubes
  • 2–3 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 cups sauerkraut (rinsed and drained slightly, if very sour)
  • 1 cup water or stock
  • ½ cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 Tbsp flour (for thickening, optional)

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