Here’s a classic Hungarian Porkolt (Pork Stew) recipe 🇭🇺 — a rich, comforting, paprika-forward stew that’s perfect with dumplings, potatoes, or bread.
🇭🇺 Hungarian Porkolt (Pork Stew)
Pörkölt is a traditional Hungarian stew, often confused with goulash, but it’s thicker, richer, and deeply flavored with onions, paprika, and slow-cooked pork.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the Stew
2 lbs (900 g) pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or lard
2 large onions, finely chopped
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
2–3 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika
1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1–2 bell peppers, chopped (optional)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
