🇵🇱 Poland · Food
Wieprzowy Gulasz
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇵🇱 PLA comforting, slow-cooked Polish pork stew rich in paprika and aromatics. It is the ultimate winter warmer served best over potato pancakes or kopytka.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Cut 800g pork into 3cm cubes, ensuring you remove tough connective tissue.
- 2
Melt 1 tbsp lard in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 3
Sear the pork in batches until browned on all sides, then remove to a bowl.
- 4
Sauté 2 diced onions in the same pot until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 6 minutes.
- 5
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp paprika, stirring for 30 seconds to release oils without burning.
- 6
Stir in 2 tbsp flour to create a light roux, then slowly pour in 500ml broth while whisking.
- 7
Return the pork to the pot, season with 1 tsp salt, and simmer covered on low for 70 minutes until tender.
- 8
Uncover for the last 10 minutes to thicken the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cut of pork is best?+
Pork shoulder (łopatka) is ideal because of its intramuscular fat which keeps the meat moist during long braising.
Can I use smoked paprika?+
Yes, it adds a lovely depth, but use it sparingly as it is stronger than sweet Hungarian paprika.
How to thicken the sauce?+
The flour roux handles the thickening, but if it is too thin, simmer it uncovered for a few extra minutes.
What to serve it with?+
Traditionally served with potato pancakes (placki ziemniaczane) or over boiled buckwheat (kasza).
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