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Schlesisches Himmelreich
Schlesisches Himmelreich, meaning "Silesian Heaven," is a traditional dish from the Silesia region of Germany, characterized by smoked pork simmered with dried fruits. This combination creates a unique sweet and savory flavor profile, often served with potato dumplings.
🧂 Ingrédients
- 500 g Smoked pork (Kassler Kamm or similar)(cut into cubes)
- 300 g Mixed dried fruits (apricots, apples, prunes)
- 1 large Onion(finely chopped)
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g All-purpose flour
- 300 ml Vegetable broth
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Bay leaf
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak the dried fruits in water for at least 30 minutes.
💡 Conseils de pro: This helps them rehydrate and soften. - 2
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- 3
Add the cubed smoked pork to the pot and brown it on all sides.
- 4
Drain the dried fruits and add them to the pot along with the cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf. Pour in the vegetable broth.
💡 Conseils de pro: Ensure the meat and fruits are mostly submerged. - 5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.
💡 Conseils de pro: Maintain a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil. - 6
Remove the pork and fruits from the pot, setting them aside. Strain the cooking liquid into a separate saucepan, discarding the solids (cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf).
💡 Conseils de pro: Reserve the cooking liquid for the sauce. - 7
In the same saucepan, melt the flour with the butter to create a roux. Gradually whisk in the strained cooking liquid until a smooth sauce forms.
💡 Conseils de pro: Cook the roux for a minute to remove the raw flour taste. - 8
Simmer the sauce until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Return the pork and fruits to the thickened sauce. Gently heat through.
💡 Conseils de pro: Do not boil after adding the meat and fruit back. - 10
Serve hot, traditionally with potato dumplings (Kartoffelklöße).
💡 Conseils de pro: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
💡 Conseils de pro
- ✓Using a mix of dried fruits provides a more complex sweetness and texture.
- ✓Ensure the pork is smoked for authentic flavor.
- ✓Potato dumplings are the classic accompaniment, but other German dumplings or mashed potatoes can also be served.
✨ Idées de variations
Inspiration pour votre propre version de cette recette
- Some recipes include a splash of white wine or a touch of lemon juice for added acidity.
- A small amount of gingerbread (Lebkuchen) can be crumbled into the sauce for thickening and added spice.