brassói Aprópecsenye (Transylvanian-Hungarian Garlic Pork & Crispy Potato Skillet) – Authentic Hungary Recipe
Sizzling Budapest bistro skillet tossing garlic-seared pork medallions with crispy potatoes and marjoram.
- Country of Origin
- 🇭🇺 Hungary (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized pork tenderloin cubes, Crispy golden cubed potatoes, Sweet green peas, Lots of crushed garlic, Marjoram
Ingredients for brassói Aprópecsenye (Transylvanian-Hungarian Garlic Pork & Crispy Potato Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized pork tenderloin cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crispy golden cubed potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet green peas
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of crushed garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Hungary seasoning (marjoram, sweet paprika, cracked black pepper)
- 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 lots of crushed garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add bite-sized pork tenderloin cubes and crispy golden cubed potatoes along with marjoram, sweet paprika, cracked black pepper, 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 sweet green peas and serve straight from the skillet.