Quick Baked Pork
6 servings
40 minutes
Quickly roasted pork is a fragrant, juicy dish with a rich history in Russian cuisine. It combines the tenderness of meat, the sweetness of apples, and the slight acidity of cider to create a harmony of flavors. Searing the fillet before roasting seals in the juices, while caramelized onions and apples add a soft sweetness. The cider and sour cream-based sauce turns the dish into a true gastronomic delight. It can be served with mashed potatoes or a light salad, making it perfect for both family dinners and festive gatherings. Bay leaves and butter add depth of flavor, while powdered sugar gives the fruits a delicate caramelization. This is a quick and sophisticated way to prepare pork while preserving maximum flavor and aroma.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Heat oil in a pan, fry the fillet on all sides, and place it in a baking dish.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Pork fillet: 2 pieces
2
Sauté the onion until soft and golden-brown. Add cider, bring to a boil, and carefully pour over the pork. Place a bay leaf in the dish, season. Cover and bake for 25 minutes.
- White onion: 1 piece
- Cider: 300 ml
- Bay leaf: 1 piece
3
While the meat is cooking in the oven, sauté the apples in the remaining oil, adding sugar, until golden brown.
- Apple: 2 pieces
- Powdered sugar: 1 tablespoon
4
Carefully remove the pork and onion with a slotted spoon. Discard the bay leaf. Boil until the liquid resembles syrup. Add sour cream. Cut the pork and serve with onion, sauce, and apples.
- Sour cream: 1 tablespoon
- Butter: 50 g