ReceptnaptárYoung pork stew (malacpörkölt)
Malacpörkölt, suckling pig stew, is the softer, finer-fleshed relative of pork pörkölt. It takes only a few ingredients, so the quality of the meat and plenty of slowly braised onions are what make it good. The sauce is thickened by the onions, with no need for flour. With tarhonya (Hungarian egg barley), boiled potatoes and a bowl of pickles it is a real Sunday lunch, and it is even better the next day.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Cut the meat into cubes.
- Soften the thinly sliced onion in the lard over medium heat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Take off the heat and stir in the paprika.
- Add the meat at once so the paprika doesn't burn.
- Season with salt, add the tomato and pour in 100 ml of water.
- Cover and braise over low heat for about 45-50 minutes, stirring often and topping up with water as needed.
- It's done when the meat is tender and the sauce is thick but not fried down to fat.
- Taste and adjust the salt.
- Serve hot with tarhonya or potatoes.
Based on: A jó házikonyha (a classic Hungarian cookbook), modernised. Calories and protein are estimated.
Tips
- Do not fry the onions brown, just soften them until translucent, because this is what makes the pörkölt sauce sweetish and thick.
- Add only as much water as the meat strictly needs, because pörkölt braises in its own juices. With too much liquid, it will taste of boiled meat.
- If you cannot get suckling pig, pork shoulder or neck is best, because the fattier cuts do not dry out during braising.
Frequently asked questions
What goes with it as a side?
Tarhonya is the classic, but boiled potatoes and nokedli (small Hungarian dumplings) are good choices too. It is worth serving pickled gherkins or tomato salad alongside, to balance the richer meat.
Can it be made ahead?
Yes, pörkölt is even tastier the next day. It keeps for 3 days in the fridge, should be reheated over a low heat with a little water, and can also be frozen for 2-3 months.
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