🥘 Hungarian Pork Pörkölt (Stew)

Here’s a traditional Porkolt (Hungarian Pork Stew) 🇭🇺 recipe — a deeply flavorful dish made with paprika, onions, and tender pork, often served with nokedli (Hungarian dumplings) or boiled potatoes.


🥘 Hungarian Pork Pörkölt (Stew)

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp lard or oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ lbs (700 g) pork shoulder or pork leg, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp sweet Hungarian paprika (plus more to taste)
  • 1 tsp hot paprika (optional, for a spicy kick)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tomato, chopped (or 1 tbsp tomato paste)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water or broth
  • Optional: 1 tsp caraway seeds