🥘 Hungarian Pork Pörkölt (Stew)

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Instructions:

1. Sauté the onions:
   Heat lard or oil in a pot. Add chopped onions and cook over medium heat until soft and golden.
2. Add paprika:
   Remove the pot from the heat briefly and stir in the paprika (this prevents bitterness), then return to heat.
3. Brown the meat:
   Add pork pieces and sauté until browned on all sides.
4. Add garlic, pepper, tomato:
   Stir in garlic, chopped bell pepper, and tomato (or paste). Season with salt, pepper, and optional caraway seeds.
5. Simmer:
   Pour in water or broth until meat is just covered. Cover and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until pork is very tender. Stir occasionally and add water if needed.
6. Serve:
   Serve hot with nokedli, boiled potatoes, or even over rice or pasta.

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🇭🇺 Tips:

• Use good-quality Hungarian paprika for authentic flavor.
• Some versions add sour cream before serving for a creamy twist.
• The dish tastes even better the next day!

Would you like the nokedli (spaetzle-style dumpling) recipe to go with it?