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Cigánypecsenye served with crispy bacon strips and fresh vegetables

Cigánypecsenye

Cigánypecsenye is a true Hungarian classic, an integral part of traditional meals. The preparation of Cigánypecsenye involves marinating thick slices of meat in a garlicky, spicy marinade, then pan-frying them to create a mouthwatering, crispy, and juicy dish. The meat is usually pork or beef, and the spices, such as paprika, garlic, and onion, give the dish its unique character.

Cigánypecsenye is often served with fresh salad or even fried potatoes. The dish used to be a popular meal at Roma community gatherings, and today it can be found on the table of almost every Hungarian family, whether for everyday meals or special occasions.

Prep Time 20 min
Preparation 20 min
Total 40 min
500 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 5
⭕ 600 g Pork Shoulder
⭕ 4 cloves Garlic
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
⭕ 1 tbsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
⭕ 3 tbsp Lard or Oil
⭕ 200 g Pork Backfat
⭕ 2 Onions

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Rub the pork shoulder with salt, pepper, crushed garlic, and Hungarian sweet paprika. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to marinate.

    2

    Cut the pork backfat into thin slices and fry in a skillet until crispy. Set the crispy pork backfat aside.

    3

    In the same skillet, sauté the sliced onions in the rendered fat until translucent.

    4

    Add the marinated pork to the skillet with the onions and cook on both sides until golden brown and the pork is cooked through.

    5

    Serve the pork topped with the crispy fried pork backfat. Serve with fresh bread or boiled potatoes.