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Pork and Pumpkin Crockpot Goulash Recipe
The saltiness of pork contrasts well with the sweetness of pumpkin in this crockpot goulash recipe. Hokkaido pumpkin is the best kind to use because it holds its shape when cooked and it does not need to be peeled. If you cannot find it, you can use any other kind of pumpkin but the cooking time might be slightly less, so you might want to add the pumpkin two hours into the total cooking time to ensure it does not go soggy and lose its shape. It does not really matter if the pumpkin does lose its shape a bit; it will still taste the same.
If you have already made plenty of crockpot dessert recipes, crockpot appetizer recipes and crockpot soups, why not try something different like this crockpot goulash recipe? It is very nice with rice or mashed potatoes or liquid enough to serve in a bowl soup-style. As always, feel free to add other ingredients to the dish. Mushrooms would work in this or zucchini would be good too. Do not worry about not sticking to the authentic goulash recipe because this dish is very tasty whatever you choose to add to it.
This is a warming, comforting, and soothing crockpot recipe, which pork lovers will enjoy very much. The meat is really tender and pairs nicely with the vegetables. The thyme, paprika, and garlic add flavor to this tasty crockpot goulash recipe and the sour cream adds a nice creaminess. Cream is traditionally served with goulash because its cool creaminess contrasts so well with the goulash taste and consistency.
Crockpot Pork Goulash Recipe with Pumpkin
Ingredients -
2 lbs boneless pork loin, cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup Hokkaido pumpkin, cubed
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
2 cans tomatoes
¼ teaspoon crushed dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup sour cream
Preparation:
Add everything to your slow cooker except the sour cream and stir well to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours, stirring a few times.
Add the sour cream 30 minutes before serving and mix it in well.
(Serves 4)
Photo Description:
Pork and pumpkin might not be a pairing you have tasted before but trust us, this is a really great crockpot goulash recipe! Pumpkin does not feature in many traditional goulash recipes but it goes so well here that it would be a shame to omit it. The sweetness contrasts well with the savory taste of the meat and vegetables and, as you can see from the picture, it makes the resulting crockpot goulash recipe really colorful and appetizing. This is an unusual recipe but, like most of our easy crockpot recipes, one that requires very little effort to prepare.
