Traditional Czech Vepřo Knedlo Zelo: Caraway Roast Pork with Bread Dumplings and Sweet-Sour Braised Sauerkraut

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Czechia

175 minutes

Serves 6

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Traditional Czech Vepřo Knedlo Zelo: Caraway Roast Pork with Bread Dumplings and Sweet-Sour Braised Sauerkraut

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Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Rub the pork with salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons caraway.

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2 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder

2 tsp caraway seeds

1 1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 onions, sliced

4 cloves garlic, sliced

1 cup water or light stock

2 tbsp lard

1 1/2 lb sauerkraut, lightly drained

1 tsp caraway seeds

1 tbsp sugar, or to taste

1 tbsp vinegar, or to taste

1 small potato, finely grated, optional for thickening

12 slices prepared houskové knedlíky

Pork shoulder stays juicy during the long roast and gives flavourful pan juices.

Prepare the dumplings separately and steam the slices briefly before serving.

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