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Classic Czech Vepřo Knedlo Zelo

A hearty Czech meal with roasted pork, potato dumplings, and sauerkraut.

130 minutes4 servings
Classic Czech Vepřo Knedlo Zelo
Photo: Yusuke Kawasaki · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
  2. Season pork with salt, pepper, and juniper berries, then roast until crispy and juicy.
  3. Boil potatoes, mash them, and mix with flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt to make dumplings.
  4. Cook dumplings in boiling water until they float to the surface.
  5. Sauté onions and add sauerkraut, cooking until softened.
  6. Serve the pork with dumplings and sauerkraut.
  7. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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