Here is a classic, rustic Hungarian Pörkölt made with pork — rich, paprika-forward, hearty, and perfect with nokedli (dumplings), potatoes, or bread. This is comfort food straight from Hungarian tradition. 🇭🇺

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🥘🇭🇺 Hungarian Pork Pörkölt (Pork Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (1 kg) pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp lard or oil (traditional is lard)
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika (don’t use smoked)
• 1 tsp hot paprika or cayenne (optional)
• 1 tsp caraway seeds (whole or ground)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned)
• 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
• 1–1.5 cups water or broth
• 1–2 tsp salt (to taste)
• Pepper to taste

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