Pork baked with potatoes and prunes
4 servings
30 minutes
Pork baked with potatoes and prunes is a traditional dish of Russian cuisine that delights with its harmony of flavors. The combination of juicy meat, soft potatoes, and sweet prunes gives it richness and a slight spiciness. Such dishes were often prepared in Russian villages where baked meals held an important place at family gatherings. The pork is first sautéed and stewed with onions and carrots to absorb the aromas before being baked with potatoes, prunes, and spices until tender. The sweetness of the dried fruits successfully complements the meat flavor, making the dish unusual yet refined. It is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, filling the home with warmth and appetizing aromas.
1
Fry the meat on all sides in oil until browned, add chopped onion and grated carrot, pour hot water into the pan, and simmer for a while.
- Pork: 600 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Butter: 100 g
2
Wash the potatoes. Place the meat with onions and carrots on a baking sheet, add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper. Put it in a well-heated oven.
- Potato: 600 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
3
Wash the pitted prunes and soak them briefly in boiling water. Add the prunes to the baking tray and roast the meat until done.
- Prunes: 100 g