Transylvanian Tochitura Recipe

Name: Transylvanian Tochitura
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless pork butt; 1/2 lb smoked sausage; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; salt and black pepper; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Dice the pork butt and smoked sausage into 1 inch pieces.
2
Dice smoked sausage into 1/2 inc pieces.
3
Add vegetable oil and 1/2 cup of water into a large skillet.
4
Heat over medium temperature until oil is hot.
5
Add the pork, allowing meat to cook for approximately 1 hour.
6
In the meantime you make the polenta (mamaliga). Follow the directions on how much water to add depending on how much polenta you want. Bring the water with salt to boil, turn the fire low and pour in the flower, stirring with a whisk. Let it boil for around 15 minutes.
7
Add all the vegetables to the meat mixture and continue to cook, stirring occasionally.
8
Fry an egg and put on top of the cooked polenta.
9
Season with salt and black pepper.
10
serve meat mixture and polenta with egg together.

973

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless pork butt, 1/2 lb smoked sausage, 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Transylvanian Tochitura 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!

Transylvanian Tochitura

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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