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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Veprovy Gulash (Pork Goulash)

January 25, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Meats, Grains	Czech	Poland, Ham/pork	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Fresh pork shoulder, cubed
1		Medium onion, chopped
1/4	c	Lard
1/4	ts	Paprika
1/2	ts	Caraway seeds
		Salt
2	c	Water
2	tb	Flour

INSTRUCTIONS

Fry onion in lard.  Add paprika, meat, caraway seeds, and salt; brown
well; add 1/2 cup water; simmer in a covered pan until meat is tender
(about 1 hour). Dust drippings with flour; stir until brown. Add remaining
water, and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes. Serves 4.
SOURCE: THE CZECHOSLOVAK COOKBOOK
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip

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