Baked pork ham with vegetables
4 servings
120 minutes
Baked pork ham with vegetables is a true culinary masterpiece rooted in Russian cuisine, where the simplicity of ingredients combines with rich flavors. Juicy slices of ham are slowly baked in aromatic mushroom broth, infused with spices and the juices of fresh vegetables: potatoes, carrots, eggplants, and onions. Baking under foil preserves the tenderness of the meat, while adding garlic at the final stage reveals deep spicy notes. The dish has a rich, slightly smoky flavor with delicate herbal hints of thyme and oregano that harmonize perfectly with the meat. It is often served at festive tables or cozy family evenings, complemented by fresh greens. This treat is not only hearty but also soul-warming, uniting flavor traditions and modern gastronomic preferences.
1
Heat olive oil in a pan. Wash the meat and dry it with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper on all sides. When the oil is hot, fry for one to two minutes on each side (to brown) at maximum temperature.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Pork ham: 800 g
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: pinch
2
Peel the potatoes and carrots, and chop them into 1-2 cm cubes. Once the meat is browned, place it in the center of the baking dish, and add the potatoes and carrots to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
- Potato: 4 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
3
Peel the onion, cut it in half and then each half into 4 parts. Cut the eggplant into cubes resembling potatoes. Place all the vegetables around the meat in the dish, including the fried ones. Pour the oil from the pan there as well.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Eggplants: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
4
Sprinkle the vegetables with salt, thyme, and oregano, and pepper everything. Gently mix the vegetables to distribute the spices.
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Dried oregano: pinch
- Dried thyme: pinch
- Ground black pepper: pinch
5
Pour everything with a liter of mushroom broth (one liter of hot water and two cubes)
- Mushroom broth: 1 l
6
Cover the dish with foil and send it to the oven at 180 degrees for an hour.
7
After an hour, open the foil and place halves of 4-5 cloves of garlic deeper into the vegetables. Close the foil and set for another 30 minutes at 160 degrees.
- Garlic: 5 clove
8
Remove the meat, let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly and serve with vegetables and fresh herbs.