Absolutely, Ashley! Here’s a long, detailed recipe and article for making Pörkölt — a rich, flavorful Hungarian pork stew that’s comfort in a bowl. đź‡đź‡ş This dish is rooted in tradition and family-style cooking, and your kitchen will smell amazing as it simmers!
đź«• Pörkölt – Traditional Hungarian Pork Stew đź‡đź‡ş
Rich, rustic, and made with love — straight from Hungary to your table.
🧡 What is Pörkölt?
Pörkölt is a Hungarian meat stew that’s similar to goulash but richer and often thicker. Unlike goulash, it doesn’t contain potatoes or caraway seeds and typically features a deep, paprika-infused sauce made from onions, garlic, and tomatoes. It’s slow-cooked to tender perfection and traditionally served with nokedli (Hungarian egg noodles), rice, or crusty bread.
While Pörkölt can be made with beef, chicken, or lamb, this version uses pork, making it hearty and deeply savory.
🍲 Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional but recommended)
- 2 tablespoons pork lard or vegetable oil
- 1 large tomato, chopped (or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes)
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water or low-sodium broth (plus more as needed)
- Optional: pinch of hot paprika or chili flakes for heat