Vepro Knedlo Zelo (Czech Roast Pork with Dumplings and Sauerkraut)
Caraway roast pork shoulder with soft potato dumplings and sweet sour cabbage. Czech Sunday lunch at its best.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.30 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 1026kcal
- 73.6gcarbs
- 10.8gof which sugars
- 55.2gfat
- 20.1gsaturates
- 59.8gprotein
- 9gfibre
- 10.1gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Rub the pork all over with the crushed garlic, caraway and 2 tsp salt, pushing it into the scoring. Put it skin side up in a roasting tin with the water.
- 2
Roast for 30 minutes to start the crackling, then turn the oven down to 160°C (140°C fan) and roast for 2 hours, adding a splash of water if the tin dries out. The meat should pull apart easily.
150 min - 3
For the dumplings, peel the cold boiled potatoes and grate or rice them into a bowl. Mix in the flour, semolina, egg and salt and knead briefly to a soft dough. Do not overwork it.
- 4
Shape into two rolls about 18 cm long. Lower into a large pan of simmering salted water and cook for 20 minutes, turning once. Lift out, prick with a fork and slice.
20 min - 5
For the sauerkraut, soften the onion in the oil for 5 minutes. Add the sauerkraut, sugar, caraway, bay and 100 ml water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the grated raw potato for the last 10 minutes to thicken it.
30 min - 6
Rest the pork for 15 minutes, then carve. Serve with dumplings, sauerkraut and the pan juices spooned over.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
