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Hungarian pork goulash

Hungarian Pork Goulash

Very tender pork stew cooked in a thick and tasty paprika sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Hungarian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs pork shoulder
  • 3 cups onions chopped, approx. 1 pound
  • 5 tbsp oil or fat
  • 5 tbsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ground
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut the meat into 1 inch cubes and chop the onions.
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  • Fry the onions in the oil or fat over high heat for 6-10 minutes, until it becomes lightly golden.
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  • Take off the stove, add paprika and stir.
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  • Put back on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the meat and sear for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • Add salt, black pepper and tomato paste. Let it cook over high heat for 10 minutes. It will release its juices first and then evaporate almost all liquids.
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  • Set the heat to low. Add ½ cup of water at a time, cover, and let it simmer slowly for about 90 minutes or until the meat becomes tender. Add ½ cup of water every time when the liquids evaporated.
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