Ingredient appreciation — what makes Vepřo-knedlo-zelo special

What sets Vepřo-knedlo-zelo apart is the handling of pork knuckle. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the rich and filling result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

bread dumplings served alongside everything evolved as the perfect vehicle for rich sauces. The a ski resort lunch atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had Czech Pilsner Urquell as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Vepřo-knedlo-zelo is the place to start.