Klopanitsa (fried pork with onions)
5 servings
40 minutes
Klopanitsa is a traditional Bulgarian dish that embodies rustic simplicity and rich flavors. This hearty treat features tender, golden-fried pork combined with aromatic onions seasoned with black and red pepper. Historically, klopanitsa was popular among rural residents due to the availability of ingredients and ease of preparation. The onion, carefully crushed in a mortar, gains special juiciness, while shaking the dish instead of stirring gives it a characteristic rustic touch. Klopanitsa is traditionally served hot with bread or a side dish, allowing one to enjoy the rich flavor of the meat and the spicy zest of the onion. Perfect for cozy family evenings or friendly gatherings.
1
Cut 1 kg of pork into pieces, salt it, and fry in 4-5 tablespoons of lard. Then transfer to a soup bowl or a small pot.
- Pork: 1000 g
- Lard (rendered pork fat): 60 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Clean and chop 5-6 heads of onion, salt, and crush in a wooden mortar. Sprinkle with black and red ground pepper. Onions can also be sliced; in this case, salt them, sprinkle with black and red ground pepper, and crush with your hands.
- Onion: 5 head
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
3
Add the prepared onion to the fried meat. Cover the dish with a lid and shake it horizontally until the onion is well mixed with the meat.
- Onion: 5 head