Székely cabbage stew

Method

1. 1

   Rendering the bacon

   In a large pan over a medium heat, render the finely diced bacon, then add the lard and fry the onion until soft and translucent.

   8 min
2. 2

   Browning the pork

   Place the cubed pork shoulder on the onion, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until its colour changes.

   8 min
3. 3

   Seasoning

   Reduce the heat, sprinkle over the paprika and caraway seeds, then stir quickly so the paprika does not burn. Add the crushed garlic too.

   2 min
4. 4

   Cabbage and rice

   Add the sour cabbage and bay leaves, then scatter in the rice and pour over the water.

   3 min
5. 5

   Cooking

   Cover and simmer gently over a low heat until soft, stirring now and then and topping up with water as needed. The rice and meat should be tender.

   60 min
6. 6

   Serving

   Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, then serve hot with sour cream on top.

   2 min