Easy Hungarian Pork Paprikash

Here’s a comforting, authentic-style Easy Hungarian Pork Paprikash (Sertéspaprikás) — rich, paprika-forward, and perfect with noodles or dumplings 🇭🇺🍲

Easy Hungarian Pork Paprikash

Ingredients

• 1½ lb (700 g) pork shoulder or pork loin, cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil or lard
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika (very important)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup water or pork broth
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon flour (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. Sauté onion:
   Heat oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and golden.
2. Add paprika:
   Remove pan briefly from heat, stir in paprika (prevents bitterness), then return to heat.
3. Brown pork:
   Add pork cubes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat with paprika.
4. Simmer:
   Pour in water or broth. Cover and simmer gently for 40–50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender.
5. Finish with cream:
   Mix sour cream with flour (if using), then stir into the stew. Simmer 5 more minutes until creamy and thick.
6. Serve hot.

Traditional Serving Ideas

• Nokedli (Hungarian dumplings)
• Egg noodles or spaetzle
• Boiled potatoes

Tips for Best Flavor

• Always use real Hungarian paprika
• Do not rush the simmer — tenderness is key
• For extra richness, use lard instead of oil

This dish is pure Hungarian comfort food — simple, rustic, and incredibly satisfying ❤️
Want the chicken version, slow cooker method, or one-pot weeknight version next?