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Ingredients

For the Pork Roast:
2 pounds pork shoulder or pork loin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
For the Sauerkraut:
1 large jar (about 2 cups) sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Bread Dumplings (knedlíky):
4 cups cubed day-old bread
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Pork Roast

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Heat vegetable oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the minced garlic, caraway seeds, paprika, dried marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

Rub the pork roast with salt and pepper. Place the pork in the skillet and sear on all sides until browned.

Add the chicken or vegetable broth to the skillet. Cover with a lid or foil and transfer to the oven. Roast for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and fully cooked.

Prepare the Sauerkraut

In a large pot or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.

Stir in the sauerkraut, chopped apple, caraway seeds, and sugar (if using). Season with salt and pepper.

Cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Prepare the Bread Dumplings

Place the cubed bread in a large bowl. Warm the milk and pour it over the bread cubes. Let it soak for about 10 minutes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and parsley (if using). Add this mixture to the soaked bread and mix until well combined.

Shape the mixture into oval or round dumplings.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dumplings and cook for about 15 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.

Serve

Slice the roasted pork and serve it with the sauerkraut and bread dumplings.