Slovakian Pork Dumplings
A hearty Slovakian dish featuring pork and fluffy dumplings, perfect for a cold winter evening.
Ingredients
- ●500g Pork shoulder
- ●250g All-purpose flour
- ●2 Eggs
- ●100g Sour cream
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1 tsp Black pepper
- ●1 package Rich, fluffy pastry doughavailable at most supermarkets
Instructions
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1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork shoulder, flour, eggs, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
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3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of about 3mm (1/8 inch).
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5. Cut the dough into squares of about 10cm (4 inches) per side.
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6. Place a tablespoon of the pork mixture in the center of each square.
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7. Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal the dumpling.
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8. Place the dumplings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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9. Brush the tops of the dumplings with a little bit of water and sprinkle with additional flour.
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10. Bake the dumplings in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
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11. Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as a simple green salad or a side of steamed vegetables.