Hearty, rustic, perfect for many hungry guests

A steaming pot over an open fire – you can't get much more outdoor cooking than that. This kettle goulash is richly spiced, savory, and wonderfully filling. Ideal for camping, garden parties, or long evenings by the campfire.

Whether in a magic kettle or Dutch oven – this recipe is easy even for beginners.

Ingredients (for approx. 8–10 people)

• 1.5 kg pork goulash

• 300 g smoked bacon (in strips)

• 500 g Salsiccia (meat only)

• 8 carrots (in large pieces)

• 500 g mushrooms (halved)

• 4 onions (roughly chopped)

• 1 kg potatoes (diced)

• 2 cans kidney beans (drained)

• 1 bunch parsley (chopped)

• 4 tsp tomato paste

• 6 bay leaves

• 2 tbsp paprika powder (sweet)

• 1 tsp paprika powder (smoked or hot)

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp thyme

• 1.2 liters water or broth

• 150 ml BBQ sauce

Optional:

• 1 tsp caraway seeds

• some chili for heat

Preparation in a kettle or Dutch oven

1️. Prepare the fire

Create a good bed of embers for even heat.
The kettle should not be directly in high flames, but hanging over constant embers.

2️. Sauté the base

Render bacon in the hot kettle.

Brown pork goulash in batches until it has color.

Add onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in tomato paste and roast briefly.

Stir in spices.

3️. Liquid & Simmering

Pour in water or broth.
Add BBQ sauce and bay leaves.

Stir in carrots and mushrooms.

Now squeeze the Salsiccia meat in small pieces directly into the broth.

Close the lid and simmer gently for about 60 minutes.

4️. Potatoes & Beans

After about 60 minutes, add the potatoes.

Continue to simmer for another 30–40 minutes until the meat is tender and the potatoes are soft.

Add the kidney beans shortly before the end (they only need about 10 minutes).

5️. Final touches

Remove bay leaves.
Season with salt, pepper or a little paprika powder.

Finally, stir in the chopped parsley.

Serve with

• Fresh farmhouse bread
• Baguette
• or simply pure from the bowl by the campfire

Thanks for the delicious kettle goulash recipe BBQ Bear