Polish-Style Pork and Dumplings
A hearty Italian-inspired dish featuring pork and pillowy dumplings. This comforting meal is perfect for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork shoulder
- ●1 package (8-10 dumplings) dumplingshomemade or store-bought
- ●1 pound polish sausage
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- ●1 cup tomato sauce
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
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1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
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2. Add the pork shoulder and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
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3. Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
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4. Add the polish sausage to the pot and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes.
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5. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
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6. Add the caraway seeds and cook for 1 minute.
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7. Add the tomato sauce to the pot and stir to combine.
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8. Return the pork to the pot and bring the sauce to a simmer.
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9. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the pork is tender, about 2 hours.
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10. Add the dumplings to the pot and cook, covered, until they are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
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11. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.