This pork paprikash “stew” is a quick weeknight dinner, that is delicious served over noodles. The pork is perfumed with paprika and is cooked in a creamy sour cream infused sauce.
Chicken Paprikash is a quick, economical and comforting meal that is one of my favorites. One day, I found some frozen pork loin chops in the back of my freezer. Hmmm. Why not make a Pork Paprikash? So, that’s what I did.
I didn’t spend extra time photographing a step-by-step tutorial on how to make it. This recipe is so simple, that I’ll provide a printable recipe card.
TASTING NOTES: I made only two minor changes to the original recipe. I added a little bit of flour to the seasoned pork, before searing. I think it helps the sauce to thicken a bit. I also added a couple tablespoons of tomato paste, in addition to the diced tomatoes. I didn’t have petite diced tomatoes, so you can’t see them in the sauce.. I love the richness of tomato paste The sauce was rich, with notes of sweet paprika and I like the flavor of caraway seeds. I used cremini mushrooms and light sour cream. This dish reminds me of a cross between beef stroganoff and my Austrian Goulash I think that pork tenderloin would be the best choice in making this dish, as the pork chops were a teensie tough in texture. The flavor made up for that, though. I loved the combination of paprika and sour cream. Oh, so good!
Pork and Mushroom Paprikash
This pork "stew" is a quick weeknight dinner, that is delicious served over noodles. The pork is perfumed with paprika and is cooked in a creamy sour cream infused sauce.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork loin fat trimmed and cut into cubes about 1 inch square (I used 4 thick pork loin chops)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika use Hungarian or Spanish paprika in a tin for best flavor
- salt and fresh ground black pepper for seasoning pork
- 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil depending on your pan
- 8-12 oz. cremini or white mushrooms washed and cut into thick slices
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste my adaptation
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. garlic finely minced
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried caraway seeds ground or crushed (optional, but good)*NOTE: I used the seeds whole
- 1 can petite dice tomatoes plus juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 2/3 cup sour cream sour cream is fine
Instructions
- Trim all visible fat from pork chops or pork loin roast, then cut meat into cubes about 1 inch square. Put pork in a bowl and toss with 1 Tablespoon sweet paprika, salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
- Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a heavy frying pan with a tight-fitting lid. Brown pork over medium-high heat, turning several times so all sides are nicely browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove pork to another dish and add 1 Tablespoon more olive oil to the pan, add sliced mushrooms and cook until nicely browned and all liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more.Remove mushrooms to same dish with the pork.
- Add a little more olive oil if needed, then add chopped onion and cook until just starting to brown, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic, tomato paste, other 1 Tablespoon paprika, dried thyme, and ground or crushed caraway seeds (if using) and cook about 1-2 minutes.
- Add petite diced tomatoes with juice and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and cook about 10 minutes, or until the mixture is slightly thickened and flavors are well-blended.
- After 10 minutes add the browned pork cubes and mushrooms back into the pan, cover and simmer about 10 minutes more, or until pork is hot and cooked through. Turn off heat, stir in sour cream, and serve hot.
- This can be served over rice or noodles, or as by itself. If you're making more than will be eaten at once I would add the sour cream to only the amount you're going to eat; then reheat leftovers and add sour cream to them right before eating.
Notes
Recipe source: Slightly adapted from “Kalyn’s Kitchen“
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I have a problem with your recipes…I want to eat a bite of every photo they look so good! My favorite is that white cake with strawberries on your heading photos. Love your blog!
Oh man I have been wanting to make donuts but that pork looks amazing! I am always looking for recipes with pork and this one looks like a winner!
Meat and gravy over noodles is hard to beat – I'll have to give this a try.
This is the comforting type of meal that we need right now. I was so looking forward to Spring but the snowdrops and crocus' make have recoiled back into the soil.
I truly admire people who are good at baking because to me it's such a difficult thing to do. And you are making home made donuts? Amazing. Oh, and the pork dish looks great too… and it's also something I can make without having a nervous breakdown!
That is just beautiful, I cannot wait to make it!
Nothing like a bit of rain to get you into the kitchen! That pork dish looks delicious! Comfort food for sure.
Looks delicious!!! I love paprika. I'm gonna have to try this one!
Kayln's Kitchen is a great blog. That recipe looks delicious. You know how much I love the flesh of the swine. More pork recipes make me happy!
The doughnuts look wonderful. You have some will power not to eat more than 1. One the rare occasions I make them, I'm like a vacuum cleaner!
Where to start? The pork looks wonderful for a rainy weekend, but the doughnuts and the bread! Fabulous! Your artisanal loaf looks excellent!
Oh, my, this looks delicious. It's still cold and snowy here in Pennsylvania, so I'll be trying this soon.
I agree, rainy days are the best for either snuggling under blankets or cooking! I can't wait to see the recipe for the donuts and bread, everything looks amazing. You're definitely talented to create such beautiful culinary morsels.
This looks so delicious–as well as the bread and donuts and all. My dear Hungarian friend loved to make paprikash for us and I haven't done it in a long time. Now I'm inspired!
Did you have snow? I heard that was a possibility. It's a good time to be in. And, I know. We had two feet a few weeks ago and a foot on the way!!
Best,
Bonnie
The pork looks great but you really shouldn't tease us with those doughnuts. Now that's all I have a craving for. And that bread – I need to get some yeast and get going.
oh my gosh..
i think i just heard my tummy grumble
im not much of a fan for donuts.. actually i think i probably eat ONE, ever 2 years or so?
but after seeing your photo it makes me want to indulgeeeeee!
and the pasta?! sounds like it`ll be my new favorite.
bookmarked!
Perfect meal for a snow day!
I just wanted to let you know that I love your 'food porn' site! I am totally addicted and have no idea what I will do if you stop your blog ever!! LOL
UI have a lapband so cant eat pretty much any of this stuff but trust me I am getting my kicks from your blog!
It all looks divine and gawjus!!! I hope you enjoy eating it as much as I enjoy reading it 🙂
xx bunny xx