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Vepřo-knedlo-zelo recipe
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Ingredients
- 800 g pork shoulder
- 1 tbsp caraway seeds
- 500 g cabbage
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 400 g potato dumplings
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Vepřo-knedlo-zelo
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) ensuring it reaches the right temperature before placing the pork in.
- Season 1 kg of pork shoulder with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of caraway seeds, rubbing the spices into the meat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan, then sear the pork on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes total.
- Transfer the seared pork shoulder to a roasting pan and cover with aluminum foil before placing it in the oven.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours, ensuring it remains covered to keep it moist.
- In the same pan, sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until golden brown, about 5 minutes in total.
- Add 500 g of shredded cabbage to the pan and cook until softened, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
- Serve the sliced pork with the sautéed cabbage and potato dumplings on the side, arranging them neatly.
What is Vepřo-knedlo-zelo?
Vepřo-knedlo-zelo is a traditional dish from Czech Republic, baked in the oven, and takes about 120 minutes from start to finish. It is built around pork shoulder, cabbage and potato dumplings. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Vepřo-knedlo-zelo take?
At 120 minutes it is slower than 79% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 16 dishes built on pork shoulder. The method runs to 8 steps, the longest being 10 minutes.
Any tips for making Vepřo-knedlo-zelo?
Use caraway seeds for a traditional flavor boost.
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