Golden Mangalica Pork with Sauerkraut
Juicy seared pork shoulder with crispy edges and tangy sauerkraut in one skillet. Hungarian comfort food that tastes like it simmered all day but takes 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 2 cups sauerkraut, drained
- 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- ¾ cup chicken or pork broth
Instructions
- 1
Season pork chunks generously with salt, pepper, and paprika on all sides.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Sear pork in batches, 2 min per side, until edges turn golden brown.
- 3
Remove pork and set aside. Add sliced onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in caraway seeds and let them toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5
Add sauerkraut and broth, then nestle pork back in. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 12 minutes until pork is tender.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot from the skillet.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet, 12-inch or larger
- tongs
- wooden spoon
- lid or foil to cover skillet
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