Best 8 German Pork And Sauerkraut Goulash Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

German pork and sauerkraut goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with tender pork, tangy sauerkraut, and a variety of vegetables, all simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. The result is a delicious and comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This article will guide you through the steps of making the best German pork and sauerkraut goulash, with tips and tricks to ensure that your dish turns out perfect every time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PORK AND SAUERKRAUT GOULASH



Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash image

A special goulash that's really not much work - very tasty and full of old fashioned flavor! Home style cooking at its best. :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions
1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 bay leaf
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water (stock preferred)
3 cups chopped tomatoes (about 20 oz) or 5 fresh tomatoes, peeled,cored,and chopped
3 cups sauerkraut
1/2-1 teaspoon caraway seed (to your preferred taste - if you don't know, start with 1/2)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Melt together the butter and olive oil in a heavy pot (one with a lid) and sauté the pork cubes and bacon until lightly browned.
  • Add the onion, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, and paprika.
  • Sauté until vegetables have softened just beyond crisp and add the bay leaf, chicken stock, tomatoes, sauerkraut, and caraway seeds.
  • Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve hot with a generous dollop of sour cream with each serving (goes well with cooked noodles!).

GERMAN PORK AND SAUERKRAUT GOULASH



German Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash image

Make and share this German Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless lean pork, cut into 1 - inch cubes
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 cup water
3 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 medium onion, sliced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup light sour cream
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Coat pork cubes with a mixture of flour, salt, and paprika.
  • Spray a large non-stick skillet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add pork; cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in water, sauerkraut, caraway seed, pepper and bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until pork is tender and no longer pink.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Gradually stir in sour cream.
  • Heat gently, stirring frequently; do not boil,
  • sprinkle with parsley.
  • Serve over hot cooked noodles, if desired.

TRADITIONAL GERMAN GOULASH



Traditional German Goulash image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 onions, chopped
2 1/4 pounds lean, trimmed stewing beef, such as round eye, and/or pork tenderloin
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds
3 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, or more for extra spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 large green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 large red bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
One 16-ounce can tomato puree
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Spaetzle, egg noodles or dumplings, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and saute the stewing meat until nicely browned. Add the caramelized onions, garlic and caraway seeds. Cook for 1 minute, and then add the paprika, Montreal steak seasoning, onion powder, cayenne powder, salt and pepper. Add the green and red peppers, stir and saute until fragrant, about 2 more minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree and tomato paste and stir. Add the vegetable broth and 1/2 cup water, plus more if needed, and deglaze the Dutch oven, making sure to loosen anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender, about 90 minutes. Serve over Spaetzle, egg noodles or dumplings.

SZEKELYGULYAS (SAUERKRAUT GOULASH)



Szekelygulyas (Sauerkraut Goulash) image

Provided by R. W. Apple Jr.

Categories     main course

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup sweet Hungarian paprika
Pinch of hot Hungarian paprika, or cayenne
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh dill
1/2 Italian frying pepper, finely chopped
1/2 ripe tomato, finely chopped
3 pounds packaged (refrigerated, not canned) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 4- to 6-quart saucepan or casserole over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and add 2 tablespoons water and the sweet paprika and hot paprika. Place pan over low heat, and saute 3 minutes. Add pork, garlic, caraway seeds, dill and 2 more tablespoons water. Cover, and cook until pork is tender, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding a tablespoon or two of water if it seems too dry.
  • Add chopped pepper and tomato to pan. Cover, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add sauerkraut and toss gently to combine. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for an additional hour.
  • Combine sour cream and heavy cream and mix well. Transfer half the mixture to a serving bowl, and refrigerate until needed. Add flour to the remainder, and stir until smooth. Add to pan. Cover and continue to cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with a dollop of the reserved sour cream mixture, and pass the remainder separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 696, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 28 grams, Sodium 1627 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HUNGARIAN PORK GOULASH



Hungarian Pork Goulash image

We really enjoy pork, so I'm always searching for new recipes, especially those from ethnic backgrounds. Because of the sauerkraut in this goulash, my husband was hesitant to try it, but he ended up sopping up every drop with his bread. If you're like us and don't care for caraway seeds but like the flavor, grind or crush the caraway seeds.-Barbara Lundgren, New Brighton, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1-1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
Hot boiled potatoes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown pork in oil over medium heat. Stir in onions; cook until onions are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, paprika, caraway seeds, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until pork is tender. , Add sauerkraut; heat through. Combine flour and water until smooth; stir into pork mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream and dill. Return to the heat; cook on low for 1-2 minutes or until heated through (do not boil). Serve over potatoes.

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN PORK CHOPS AND SAUERKRAUT



German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut image

As a soldier during WWII my Dad learned to make this hearty pork dish from a local German woman during the Allied occupation of Germany. I don't know the German name for it, but it is delicious!

Provided by Pat Mathena Oglesby

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 center cut pork chops
2 pounds sauerkraut, drained
1 large red apple, diced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and brown the pork chops on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Place the chops into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix the sauerkraut, apple, onion, brown sugar, and caraway seeds in a bowl until well combined, and spread the sauerkraut mixture over the pork chops. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink inside, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a chop should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

HUNGARIAN TREASURE (SZEKELY GULYAS)



Hungarian Treasure (Szekely Gulyas) image

This combination of pork, sauerkraut, sour cream and paprika is heavenly served on buttery egg noodles with or without poppy seeds. Here's to great comfort food. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 packages (1 pound each) sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
Hot cooked buttered egg noodles

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown meat. Transfer meat to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and paprika; cook 1 minute longer. Pour over meat. Add , sauerkraut and water., Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 3-4 hours. Stir in sour cream; sprinkle with poppy seeds. Serve with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SLOW COOKER GERMAN-STYLE PORK ROAST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND POTATOES



Slow Cooker German-Style Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Potatoes image

Pork loin becomes tender and delicious cooked slowly with sauerkraut and caraway seeds. This gets raves from my German father. My Irish husband loves it too!

Provided by Dianemwj

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 white potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste
1 (3 pound) boneless pork loin roast
1 (32 ounce) jar sauerkraut with liquid
2 teaspoons caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; stir to coat. Season the pork roast with salt and pepper; lay atop the potatoes. Pour the sauerkraut over the roast; sprinkle with caraway seeds.
  • Cook in slow cooker on Low 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 809.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the most flavorful goulash, use a combination of pork cuts, such as shoulder, loin, and belly.
  • Brown the meat in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a good quality sauerkraut; homemade or store-bought. If using store-bought, rinse it well to remove excess acidity.
  • Add a variety of spices, such as caraway seeds, juniper berries, and bay leaves, to enhance the flavor of the goulash.
  • Simmer the goulash for at least 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauerkraut is soft.
  • Serve the goulash with boiled potatoes, dumplings, or bread.

Conclusion:

German Pork and Sauerkraut Goulash is a hearty and flavorful stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of traditional German cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting dish to try, this goulash is sure to please. So next time you are in the mood for a comforting and delicious meal, give this recipe a try.

Related Topics