🇭🇺 Hungarian Lungs with Bread Dumplings (Szalontüdő / Savanyútüdő)

A classic Hungarian dish, szalontüdő (also called savanyútüdő) is a tangy and hearty stew made from pork or beef lungs, cooked in a flavorful sauce with vinegar and served with bread dumplings (zsemlegombóc). This dish is a true delicacy from traditional Hungarian cuisine.


📝 Ingredients for the Lungs:

  • 1 lb (450g) pork or beef lungs (cleaned and cut into small pieces)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter or lard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tbsp Hungarian paprika
  • ½ tsp caraway seeds (optional)
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp sugar (for balance)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 4 cups beef or pork broth
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 bay leaf