- It turned out too sour. What should I do?
- A little sugar or more sour cream can help soften the acidity. Next time, rinse the sauerkraut before cooking!
- Did the paprika burn?
- If the stew base is bitter, unfortunately, you have to start over. Paprika burns in seconds in hot fat.
Pork and sauerkraut stew (Székely gulyás)
Although named 'gulyás', this is actually a cabbage stew named after Sándor Petőfi's friend, József Székely. The lactic acid taste of the sauerkraut and the fat of the stew create a perfect balance. This dish is best the next day, when the flavours have matured.
Ingredients
500
g
Pork shoulder
300
g
Sauerkraut
1
pc
Onion
2
cloves
Garlic
1
tbsp
Paprika
1
tsp
Caraway seeds
200
ml
Sour cream
2
tbsp
Oil
2
tbsp
Plain flour
1
tsp
Salt
1
tsp
Pepper
1
l
Water
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Equipment Needed
- Large pot
Allergen Information
Gluten
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Make a stew base: sauté the onion, brown the meat, add paprika, pour in water.
Tip: Searing the meat creates the base flavours. Do not skip the browning!
2
✓
When the meat is half-cooked, add the squeezed sauerkraut.
Tip: Cabbage needs less time than meat. If you put them in at the same time, the cabbage will overcook.
3
✓
Cook until tender, then thicken with the flour and sour cream mixture.
Tip: Use heat equalisation: ladle some hot liquid into the sour cream, mix, and then pour it back so it doesn't curdle.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 g Pork shoulder
- 300 g Sauerkraut
- 1 pc Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Caraway seeds
- 200 ml Sour cream
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 tbsp Plain flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 l Water