Grandma's Szegendiner Gulyas Recipe

Name: Grandma's Szegendiner Gulyas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ½ cups pork, cut in 1 inch cubes; 3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons shortening; 2 cups onions, sliced; 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 2 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 3 ½ cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained; 1 bay leaf; ½ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

4 ½ cups pork, cut in 1 inch cubes
3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons shortening
2 cups onions, sliced
3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 ½ cups sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1 bay leaf
½ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon flour

1
Heat the lard and saute the onion to a dark golden.
2
Add the pork and saute briefly only until it loses color.
3
Remove pan from heat and add the paprika, and water.
4
Put it back on the heat and add salt, caraway seed, and garlic.
5
Cook gently 1/2 hours.
6
Stir occasionally.
7
Add sauerkraut and cook until well done.
8
Your meat should be tender.
9
Stir the flour into the sour cream then add it to stew.
10
Let it simmer only about 10 minute.
11
Take out bay leaf.
12
It's ready to eat!

842

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ½ cups pork, cut in 1 inch cubes, 3 tablespoons lard or 3 tablespoons shortening, 2 cups onions, sliced, 3 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika, and more.

Yes, Grandma's Szegendiner Gulyas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grandma's Szegendiner Gulyas

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Variations & substitutions

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