Kanászpecsenye – Swineherd’s ragout

by | Oct 4, 2024 | Meat dishes

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Kanászpecsenye, or swineherd’s ragout, is a hearty, rustic dish that reflects Hungary’s rich culinary heritage, deeply rooted in its pastoral traditions. This savory ragout blends simple yet robust ingredients – pork, sausage, and aromatic spices – into a comforting, flavorful meal. The crispy pork fat, reminiscent of the humble yet resourceful ways of rural cooks, adds texture and richness, while paprika, marjoram, and caraway seeds infuse the dish with Hungary’s iconic flavors.

With its bold flavors and satisfying textures, swineherd’s ragout stands as a comforting testament to the country’s deep connection to pork dishes. Whether served with French fries, parsley potatoes, or another favorite side, this dish is sure to evoke the warmth and richness of Hungarian family meals.

Kanászpecsenye - Swineherd's ragout
Kanászpecsenye – Swineherd’s ragout – photo: zserbo.com

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Hungarian cottage cheese

This is what Hungarian túró looks like

You often ask me what kind of cottage cheese (or curd cheese or farmer's cheese - call it what you want) I use in the recipes. In Hungary the store-bought cottage cheese is dry and crumbly as you can see in the picture. So if a recipe calls for túró, I mean this type. If you can't obtain túró, you can try to make your own from whole milk. Click on the link below.

Metric system vs cup

In Hungary metric units are in use, all the recipes on this website are based on this system, so a kitchen scale is necessary. Since I’m not familiar with cup as a measurement unit, I convert grams to cups by using an online converter. The values in brackets, therefore, are only approximate volumes, so, please, double-check them before you start cooking.