Here’s a deeply flavorful and comforting Hungarian classic: Hungarian Goulash with Pork and Sauerkraut 🇭🇺 (also known as Székelygulyás or Szegediner Gulasch). This hearty stew blends tender pork, smoky paprika, tangy sauerkraut, and creamy sour cream for a soul-warming meal that’s pure old-world comfort.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Goulash with Pork and Sauerkraut (Székelygulyás)
🛒 Ingredients:
2 lbs (900 g) boneless pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into chunks
2 tbsp lard or oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt, or to taste
1 ½ cups sauerkraut, well-drained (rinse lightly if too sour)
1 cup water or pork broth
1/2 cup sour cream, plus extra for serving
1 tbsp flour (for thickening with the sour cream)
Optional: 1 small tomato and/or Hungarian wax pepper, chopped
