Pork Goulash with Apple and Onion Recipe

Name: Pork Goulash with Apple and Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil; 5 ounces smoky bacon, chopped; 2 pounds coarse ground pork from a butcher or hand-chopped pork shoulder (you can use ground pork from the meat case, but the dish will have more of a ground beef chili consistency); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 medium apples, such as Gala or Honeycrisp; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves; 2 Fresno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped; 1 large or 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 1 large bay leaf; 3 tablespoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup apple cider or cloudy organic apple juice; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Extra-wide egg noodles; Butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
5 ounces smoky bacon, chopped
2 pounds coarse ground pork from a butcher or hand-chopped pork shoulder (you can use ground pork from the meat case, but the dish will have more of a ground beef chili consistency)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 medium apples, such as Gala or Honeycrisp
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
2 Fresno chile peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 large or 2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 large bay leaf
3 tablespoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup apple cider or cloudy organic apple juice
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Extra-wide egg noodles
Butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups shredded sharp white Cheddar
1 cup sour cream

1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bacon and cook until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon.
3
Pat the pork dry with paper towels, add to the hot bacon drippings and allow the meat to form a browned crust.
4
Flip the pork, cook until the other side is browned and then crumble the pork with a wooden spoon.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
While the pork browns, peel and chop the apples.
7
Add to the pork along with the thyme, chile peppers, onions and bay leaf and stir to soften, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the paprika, coriander and cumin and stir for 1 minute.
9
Return the bacon to the pan and add the chicken stock, cider and lemon juice.
10
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until thickened and the pork is tender (for hand-cut shoulder).
11
Add a little more stock or water if the goulash dries out too quickly.
12
To serve, cook the noodles and toss with butter.
13
Stir in the dill and parsley.
14
Fill serving bowls with the noodles and a ladleful of goulash.
15
Top with the cheese and sour cream.

1509

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil, 5 ounces smoky bacon, chopped, 2 pounds coarse ground pork from a butcher or hand-chopped pork shoulder (you can use ground pork from the meat case, but the dish will have more of a ground beef chili consistency), Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Pork Goulash with Apple and Onion falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Pork Goulash with Apple and Onion

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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