Hungarian Pork Stew

 

My friend, Eva, shared this recipe with me. We had this stew often at church fellowships when we served in Hungary.  It is often served with Spätzle (egg noodles) or egg noodles.

Hungarian Pork Stew

Serves 4 people

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons bacon fat

• 3 medium onions finely chopped

• 2 minced cloves of garlic

• 2 tablespoons paprika powder

• 1 kg diced pork

• 1 tomato chopped (optional)

• 1 bell pepper chopped (optional)

• 1-2 cups of water (as much as needed)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Black pepper

• Pasta of your choice

• Sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. In a skillet, heat the bacon fat and fry the onion and garlic until softened. Sprinkle with the paprika powder. Add the pork and stir so it is well coated. Make sure the heat is not too high as the paprika can easily burn, resulting in a bitter taste.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, pouring water in last. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes. 

3. Prepare pasta in salted water.

4. For a creamier dish, add sour cream to the stew just before serving.