Czech Village Roast Pork with Dumplings and Sauerkraut
Slow-roasted pork served with sliced bread dumplings and tangy braised sauerkraut, a classic Czech plate kept alive in Cedar Rapids' Czech Village restaurants.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 150 min
- Total
- 180 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Calories
- 610 kcal
Equipment
- •Roasting pan
- •Large pot
- •Cheesecloth
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 610 kcal
- fat
- 28
- carbs
- 48
- protein
- 38
- calories
- 610
Instructions
- 1
Rub the pork shoulder with caraway seeds, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Roast the pork at 325°F with the fat-side up for about 2.5 hours until fork-tender. Spoon the pan juices over it occasionally.
- 3
Cook the bacon in a pot until crisp. Add the onion and cook until softened.
- 4
Add the drained sauerkraut and sugar to the pot. Simmer on low heat for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Whisk the flour, milk, and eggs together to make a thick batter. Gently mix in the cubed bread until evenly moistened.
- 6
Shape the mixture into two or three logs. Wrap them tightly in cheesecloth and tie the ends.
- 7
Simmer the wrapped dumpling logs in a large pot of water for 20 minutes. Turn them halfway through.
- 8
Take out the dumplings and unwrap them. Slice into rounds using a piece of thread or a sharp knife.
- 9
Slice the roasted pork. Serve with the sliced dumplings and sauerkraut, spooning pan gravy over everything.
Chef's tips
Use day-old dry bread so the dumplings do not turn mushy. Cut the dumplings with thread instead of a knife for clean slices.
Storage
Refrigerate all components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat pork and sauerkraut on the stovetop; steam sliced dumplings briefly to warm through.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using fresh, soft bread for the dumplings, which makes them fall apart.
- •Rushing the pork roast, which leaves the meat tough instead of fork-tender.
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