Porkolt
Pörkölt is a classic Hungarian stew, rich with tender meat and a vibrant paprika-infused sauce. It's traditionally served with noodles or small dumplings, making it a hearty and comforting main course.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 2 hr 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 691 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 900 gpork shoulder, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
- 400 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsplard
- 3 tbspsweet paprika
- 0.5 tspcaraway seed, ground
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcstomato, chopped
- 0.5 pcsbell pepper, chopped
- 0.5 cupwater
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
Equipment
dutch oven · wooden spoon · cutting board · knife
The method
Step by step
- 1
Melt the lard in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 2 min
- 2
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
About 9 min
Cook’s note: Do not brown the onions; cook them gently to release their sweetness.
- 3
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sweet paprika and ground caraway seed. Mix well to combine, ensuring the paprika doesn't burn.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Removing from heat prevents the paprika from scorching, which can make it bitter.
- 4
Add the pork shoulder cubes to the pot and toss to coat evenly with the paprika and onion mixture.
About 2 min
- 5
Return the pot to medium-high heat and sear the pork on all sides until lightly browned.
About 8 min
- 6
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
- 7
Add the chopped tomato and bell pepper, then pour in the water. Season with salt and black pepper.
About 2 min
- 8
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Stir occasionally and add a splash more water if the stew becomes too dry. The meat should be fork-tender.
- 9
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 690.7kcal
- Protein
- 42.3g
- Carbs
- 19.6g
- Fat
- 49.7g
- Fibre
- 4.7g
- Sugar
- 6.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover pörkölt in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a little water if needed to prevent drying.
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