Here’s a hearty and traditional Hungarian Pork Stew (Sertéspörkölt) 🇭🇺—rich, comforting, and full of paprika flavor. It’s a rustic dish usually enjoyed with nokedli (dumplings), potatoes, or crusty bread.
🥘 Hungarian Pork Stew (Sertéspörkölt)
Ingredients:
2 lbs pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
½ tsp hot paprika or cayenne (optional, for heat)
1 tsp caraway seeds (lightly crushed)
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1–2 cups beef or pork broth (or water)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
Optional additions:
1–2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (for extra heartiness)
1 tbsp flour mixed with 2 tbsp water (if you like a thicker stew)
