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.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 5 servings
🔥 Calories 550 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

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

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.

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