Slovakian Pork Dumplings
A hearty Slovakian dish featuring braised pork and homemade dumplings. This recipe is perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●1 tablespoon Caraway seedsoptional
- ●2 cups Braised dumpling mixsee note below
- ●1 large Eggbeaten
- ●to taste Saltoptional
- ●to taste Black pepperoptional
- ●4 cups Waterfor boiling dumplings
- ●2 tablespoons Lard or vegetable oilfor browning pork
Instructions
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1. Heat lard or oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the chopped onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
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3. Add the cubed pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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4. Add caraway seeds (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
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5. Add the braised dumpling mix, beaten egg, salt, and pepper.
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6. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
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7. Gradually add water, stirring to combine.
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8. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
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9. Meanwhile, boil the water for the dumplings.
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10. Once the dumpling mixture has thickened, drop by tablespoonfuls into the boiling water.
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11. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
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12. Serve the pork and dumplings hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley (if desired)