
Vepřo knedlo zelo
Roasted pork served with sauerkraut and traditional Czech bread dumplings, a hearty favorite.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds pork shoulder
- 2 cups sauerkraut
- 12 ounces bread dumplings
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 2 medium onions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Pat the pork shoulder dry with paper towels and rub it with salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds.
- 3
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 4
Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- 5
Add the sauerkraut, beef broth, and bay leaves to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- 6
Place the seared pork shoulder back into the skillet, nestling it into the sauerkraut mixture.
- 7
Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Roast for 2 hours.
- 8
After 2 hours, remove the cover and continue roasting for an additional 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
- 9
While the pork is roasting, prepare the bread dumplings according to package instructions.
- 10
Once the pork is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- 11
Serve the sliced pork with sauerkraut and bread dumplings. Drizzle melted butter over the dumplings and garnish with chopped parsley.
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