Knedlo Zelo Vepřo – Cook Czech Food the Czech Way

If there’s one dish that defines Czech cuisine, it’s roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings – or Knedlo Zelo Vepřo. A perfect trio of tender meat, tangy cabbage, and fluffy dumplings that feels like Sunday lunch at home. 

And while the recipe can vary, one thing never changes: Czech food tastes best with Czech ingredients.

Traditional Recipe

Pork:
500 g pork neck
50 g lard
5 garlic cloves
1 onion
flour
pepper
caraway
salt

Cabbage:
375 g sauerkraut (Znojmia)
70 g bacon
1 onion
sugar
vinegar
flour
lard
caraway
salt

Other: 200 ml water

Roast the seasoned pork for about 1.5 hours. Prepare the cabbage with onion, bacon, sugar, and vinegar. Make gravy from the roasting juices and serve everything together with dumplings. 

🥬 Choose Authentic Czech Ingredients

When cooking Czech food, go for ingredients that carry Czech tradition:

🥄 Sauerkraut from Znojmia

White Cabbage – mild and balanced 

Traditional Sauerkraut – tangy and authentic 

Red Cabbage – sweeter and perfect for festive meals 

🍞 Dumplings from Vitana

Bread Dumplings – light and fluffy 

Potato Dumplings – hearty and smooth 

Stuffed Dumplings – with potato dough, for those who love an all-in-one Czech classic 

❤️ A Taste That Feels Like Home

Knedlo Zelo Vepřo isn’t just a dish – it’s a Czech tradition that brings families together.
Cook it the Czech way, with Znojmia cabbage and Vitana dumplings, and bring a piece of home to your table – anywhere in the world.

📦 Find authentic Czech ingredients at Czechia Food – because real Czech food deserves real Czech flavors.