Kapusniak

Name: Kapusniak
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 medium carrot, grated; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 8 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced; 2 cups sauerkraut, drained; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Kapusniak is a Ukrainian sour soup of sauerkraut, pork, and potatoes, simmered with tomato paste and bay until hearty. It is finished with fresh dill and a spoonful of sour cream.

100 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

UkrainianSoupStovetopStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium carrot, grated
2 tbsp tomato paste
8 cups water
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled, diced
2 cups sauerkraut, drained
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb cut into 1-inch cubes boneless pork shoulder on all sides, about 8 minutes.
2

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 1 medium grated carrot and cook 5 minutes until soft. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
3

Pour in 8 cups water, add 2 bay leaves and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and simmer covered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, until the pork is fork-tender and reads at least 145°F internal temperature.
4

Add 2 medium peeled, diced russet potatoes and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in 2 cups drained sauerkraut and 1 tsp salt and simmer 20 minutes more.
5

Remove the bay leaves. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve hot with 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving).

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Questions

How long does Kapusniak take?

As written, 100 minutes: 25 of prep and 75 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3, at 1 hour.

What internal temperature should Kapusniak reach?

For Kapusniak, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Kapusniak?

Step 1 reads: "Brown 1 lb cut into 1-inch cubes boneless pork shoulder on all sides, about 8 minutes." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 1 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of sour cream in Kapusniak?

The entry for Kapusniak calls for 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). In its place: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt, measure for measure. In hot sauces, add it off the heat.

Can I make Kapusniak dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Kapusniak is 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving). Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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