Tochitură

Savor the heartiness of Tochitură, a traditional Romanian dish brimming with tender pork shoulder, smoky sausages, and rich tomato flavors. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends, this dish warms the soul.

• 500 grams pork shoulder
• 200 grams smoked sausages
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 200 ml tomato passata
• 4 eggs Ingredient 8
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the pork shoulder cubes and cook until browned on all sides.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, sauté until the onion is soft.

4. 4

   Stir in the sliced smoked sausages and paprika, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in the tomato passata, season with salt and black pepper, then stir well.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender.

7. 7

   If desired, fry the eggs in a separate pan to serve on top of the tochitură.

8. 8

   Serve the tochitură hot, topped with the fried eggs if using, along with polenta on the side.