Vepřo Knedlo Zelo (Roast Caraway Pork Skillet with Braised Sweet-Sour Cabbage) – Authentic Czech Republic Recipe
Prague’s quintessential trio: garlic-and-caraway roast pork paired with tangy braised cabbage.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Golden pan-roasted pork loin, Sweet-and-sour braised cabbage, Potato dumplings, Whole caraway seeds, Lots of garlic
Ingredients for Vepřo Knedlo Zelo (Roast Caraway Pork Skillet with Braised Sweet-Sour Cabbage) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) golden pan-roasted pork loin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet-and-sour braised cabbage, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup potato dumplings
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with whole caraway seeds
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Czech Republic seasoning (lots of garlic, caramelized onion, apple cider vinegar)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and whole caraway seeds for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add golden pan-roasted pork loin and sweet-and-sour braised cabbage along with lots of garlic, caramelized onion, apple cider vinegar, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with potato dumplings and serve straight from the skillet.