Here’s a classic Hungarian Pork Stew (Sertéspörkölt) 🇭🇺 — rich, hearty, and full of paprika flavor. This is one of Hungary’s most traditional comfort dishes, usually enjoyed with nokedli (dumplings), boiled potatoes, or fresh bread.
🍲 Hungarian Pork Stew (Sertéspörkölt)
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) pork shoulder or pork leg, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tbsp lard (traditional) or vegetable oil
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/2 tsp hot paprika or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tomato, chopped (or 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup water or broth (add more as needed)
- 1 tsp caraway seeds (optional but traditional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste