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Pork Chops in Hungarian Pepper-Tomato Sauce (Lecsó)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
This dish is smart cooking at its finest: the valuable browned bits from frying the meat are deglazed by the lecsó juices, so nothing goes to waste. The meat becomes tender braising in the tomato-pepper ragout, absorbing flavors of bacon and vegetables. Sopping up the sauce with bread is mandatory!
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Skillet with lid: Essential for braising.
  • Meat mallet: For tenderizing chops.

Instructions

1 ✓

Lightly pound the meat slices, nick the connective tissues/fat cap, then salt and pepper.

Tip: Cutting the connective tissue prevents the meat from curling up while frying.
2 ✓

Core and slice the peppers into rings, cut tomatoes into wedges, and slice onions thinly.

Tip: You can peel tomatoes (by blanching) if skins bother you.
3 ✓

Sear the meat slices in hot fat until red on both sides, then remove.

Tip: This seals the juices and creates fond (browned bits) in the pan.
4 ✓

Sauté the onion in the remaining fat. Remove from heat, stir in the paprika.

Tip: Paprika has high sugar content and burns bitter in seconds over high heat, so remove from heat first.
5 ✓

Add peppers and tomatoes, salt, and place meat back on the vegetable bed.

Tip: Salt helps vegetables release their juices.
6 ✓

Braise covered on low heat for 25-30 minutes until meat is tender.

Tip: Shake the pan occasionally, but avoid stirring too much to keep meat intact.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the meat tough?
Likely cooked too briefly in the sauce. Pork loin needs time or needs to be pounded thin.
Can I use chicken?
Yes, but chicken cooks much faster. Don't overcook or it dries out!

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Pork loin chops or shoulder steaks
  • 1 lb Hungarian wax peppers (or Banana peppers/Yellow Bell)
  • 10 oz Tomatoes
  • 2 heads Yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Lard or Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Hungarian Sweet Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper