Hungarian Porkolt Stew with Egg Noodles

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Hungarian Porkolt Stew with Egg Noodles.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious porkolt stew, grab a large, deep skillet and cook the diced bacon over medium-high heat until it turns a lovely golden brown, which should take about 10 minutes.

2. Step 2

   Once the bacon is crispy, drain it, but don’t toss those flavorful drippings just yet; keep them in the skillet.

3. Step 3

   Next, add the diced onions to the skillet with the reserved bacon drippings and sauté them until they become translucent and fragrant.

4. Step 4

   When the onions are ready, take the skillet off the heat and stir in the paprika, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

5. Step 5

   This aromatic mixture is going to be the base of your stew, so transfer it to a large stockpot.

6. Step 6

   Now, let’s get those pork chops sizzling! In the same skillet, heat a little more of the reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat.

7. Step 7

   Cook the pork chops in batches, allowing them to brown beautifully on both sides.

8. Step 8

   If the skillet gets a bit dry, feel free to add more drippings as needed.

9. Step 9

   Once they’re nicely browned, remove the pork chops from the skillet, blot away any excess fat with a paper towel, and cut them into bite-sized cubes.

10. Step 10

    Toss the pork into the stockpot with the bacon and onion mixture, bringing all those flavors together.

11. Step 11

    Next, let’s add some color and sweetness to our stew.

12. Step 12

    In the same skillet, heat a bit more bacon drippings and sauté the diced yellow bell pepper until it’s softened and fragrant.

13. Step 13

    Once it’s ready, drain it on a paper towel to remove any excess grease, then add it to the stockpot with the other ingredients.

14. Step 14

    Now it’s time to bring in the liquids! Pour in the diced tomatoes along with their juices and the beef broth.

15. Step 15

    Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.

16. Step 16

    Once it’s bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it cook, stirring occasionally, until the stew thickens up nicely—this should take about 90 minutes.

17. Step 17

    Just before you’re ready to serve, stir in some creamy sour cream for that extra richness.

18. Step 18

    While your stew is simmering away, let’s prepare the egg noodles.

19. Step 19

    Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil, then add the egg noodles.

20. Step 20

    Cook them uncovered, stirring occasionally, until they’re al dente, which should take about 5 minutes.

21. Step 21

    Once they’re done, drain the noodles in a colander.

22. Step 22

    Now, it’s time to serve up your hearty porkolt stew! Ladle the rich, flavorful stew over the drained egg noodles, and get ready to enjoy a comforting meal that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds.

23. Step 23

    Happy cooking!.