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Karkówka (Polish Pork Neck)

Name: Karkówka (Polish Pork Neck)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: polish
Ingredients: 800 g pork neck cut into 2 cm thick slices; 2 pcs yellow onion thinly sliced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 500 ml beef broth; 2 pcs bay leaf; 4 pcs allspice berry; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

This traditional Polish pork neck dish features tender, succulent slices of pork, slow-cooked in a rich and savory onion gravy. It's a comforting main course, perfect for a hearty family meal, often served with potatoes or buckwheat groats.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 520 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

800 gpork neck, cut into 2 cm thick slices
2 pcsyellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbspall-purpose flour
2 tbspvegetable oil
500 mlbeef broth
2 pcsbay leaf
4 pcsallspice berry
1 tsppaprika
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

tongs · large pot · dutch oven · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Season the pork neck slices generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
About 3 min
2
Lightly dust each seasoned pork slice with all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
About 5 min
3
Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
4
Sear the floured pork slices in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd the pot.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Searing locks in flavor and creates a nice crust.
5
Remove the seared pork from the pot and set aside.
About 1 min
6
Add the sliced yellow onion to the same pot and sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot as you stir the onions.
7
Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the paprika, as it can become bitter.
8
Pour in the beef broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze and incorporate all the flavorful browned bits.
About 2 min
9
Add the bay leaf and allspice berries to the pot.
About 1 min
10
Return the seared pork neck slices to the pot, ensuring they are mostly submerged in the liquid.
About 1 min
11
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 70-80 minutes, or until the pork is very tender.
About 1 hr 20 min
Cook’s note: Check occasionally and add a little more broth or water if the liquid reduces too much.
12
Remove the bay leaf and allspice berries before serving.
About 1 min
13
Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
About 1 min
14
Serve the Karkówka hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Great with mashed potatoes, kasha, or Silesian dumplings.

Per serving

Nutrition

52%Score

Calories: 519.5kcal
Protein: 39.1g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 35.7g
Fibre: 1.9g
Sugar: 3.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Karkówka in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.