Slovenian Main
Pražen Krompir with Roast Pork
Pražen Krompir with Roast Pork is a Slovenian main course centred on pražen krompir with roast pork.
25 minsPrep time
1 hr 10 minsCook time
Serves 4Servings
MediumDifficulty
Nutrition
Estimated nutrition per serving
These figures are estimates per serving. Actual nutrition can vary with the brands and exact amounts you use, how much oil, dressing or sauce is absorbed, any substitutions or added extras, and the portion size served.A practical guide for comparing recipes and planning meals.
620Calories
32gProtein
55gCarbs
26gFat
Ingredients
What you need
- 1000 potatoes
- 200 Onion
- 15 Garlic
- 30 Vegetable Oil
- 8 fine salt
- 3 Black pepper
Method
Step-by-step method
Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.
- Prepare and measure all ingredients before cooking.
- Build the base flavours gently, controlling the heat so the aromatics soften without burning.
- Add the principal ingredients in the traditional sequence and cook until properly tender or set.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then rest briefly where appropriate.
- Serve hot, warm or chilled according to the traditional style of the dish.
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Wine pairing
What to drink with Pražen Krompir with Roast Pork
These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style, not just the country it comes from.
#1
Excellent match
White
Dry Riesling
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: red or orchard fruit complements the meat's natural sweetness and browned edges
- Acidity: Fresh acidity cleanses the palate after fat
- Body: Medium body matches the dish without dominating it
- Tannin: Moderate or low tannin keeps the pairing supple
- Sweetness: Dry to gently off-dry styles can handle sweet-savoury elements
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#2
Great match
Red
Spätburgunder
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: red or orchard fruit complements the meat's natural sweetness and browned edges
- Acidity: Fresh acidity cleanses the palate after fat
- Body: Medium body matches the dish without dominating it
- Tannin: Moderate or low tannin keeps the pairing supple
- Sweetness: Dry to gently off-dry styles can handle sweet-savoury elements
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#3
Interesting match
Red
Beaujolais / Gamay
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: red or orchard fruit complements the meat's natural sweetness and browned edges
- Acidity: Fresh acidity cleanses the palate after fat
- Body: Medium body matches the dish without dominating it
- Tannin: Moderate or low tannin keeps the pairing supple
- Sweetness: Dry to gently off-dry styles can handle sweet-savoury elements
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
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