🥘 Pork Stew (Sertéspörkölt) – Hungarian Style
A classic Hungarian pork stew rich with paprika and onions, tender pork, and deep, comforting flavors. Perfect with dumplings, noodles, or bread.
Ingredients
- 800 g (1.7 lb) pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into cubes
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp oil or lard
- 2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 1–2 tomatoes or 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1–2 green peppers, chopped (optional)
- 1–2 cups water or broth
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onions until translucent.
- Add garlic and paprika, stir quickly (don’t burn the paprika).
- Add pork cubes and brown on all sides.
- Stir in tomatoes (or paste) and green peppers.
- Pour in enough water or broth to partially cover the meat. Add bay leaf if using.
- Cover and simmer gently for 1–1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender and sauce thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with dumplings (galuska), noodles, or crusty bread.
💡 Tip: For a richer stew, cook on low heat for longer. You can also add a splash of sour cream when serving for extra creaminess.
If you want, I can make a slow cooker version that’s perfectly tender and full of flavor with minimal effort. Do you want me to do that?
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