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Mangalica Pork with Paprika Crust

Sear a thick mangalica pork chop until golden, finish in the oven with Hungarian paprika and caraway. Rich, fatty pork with a savory spice crust.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Mangalica Pork with Paprika Crust
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork dry. Mix paprika, caraway, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Coat both sides of pork generously.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Sear pork 2 minutes per side without moving — crust should be deep golden-brown.

  4. Step 4

    Transfer skillet to a 400°F oven for 8–10 minutes until an instant-read thermometer reads 145°F at the thickest point.

  5. Step 5

    Remove pork to a plate. Whisk sour cream and vinegar together, then stir into skillet pan drippings over low heat until warm and smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Plate pork, drizzle with sour-cream sauce, and garnish with fresh dill.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch cast iron or heavy stainless steel skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • instant-read thermometer
  • oven preheated to 400°F

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