Stuffed pork cutlets with apple and onion garnish

3 servings

45 minutes

Stuffed pork cutlets with an apple and onion garnish are a dish that combines rich flavor nuances of European cuisine. Tender meat infused with the aromas of walnuts, garlic, and dill transforms into a juicy and appetizing treat. The butter in the filling adds softness to the dish, while the caramelized apples and onions provide an exquisite sweetness that perfectly complements the meat base. This dish can be the centerpiece of a family dinner or festive table, surprising with its depth of flavor and harmony of ingredients. It is prepared in two stages: frying in a pan and finishing in the oven, which helps retain the juiciness of the meat. Served with a fragrant sauce that permeates every flavor note, making dinner truly unforgettable.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1081.3
• Proteins: 51.1g
• Fats: 80.6g
• Carbohydrates: 34.1g

Ingredients

• Pork cutlet on the bone: 3 pc
• Butter: 60 g
• Walnuts: 60 g
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Green apples: 3 pc
• Onion: 2 head
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Apple juice: 3 tbsp
• Beef broth: 100 ml
• Vegetable oil: 30 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Wash the meat, dry it, make pockets by cutting the cutlet from the opposite side of the bone with a sharp knife, pepper, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork cutlet on the bone: 3 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Dry the walnut kernels in a dry pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 60 g

4. Grind the nuts in a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 60 g

5. Chop the dill finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 bunch

6. Grate the garlic on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

7. Mix room temperature butter with nuts, garlic, and dill, then add salt and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 60 g
   • Walnuts: 60 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Freshly ground black pepper:  to taste

8. Stuff the cutlets with creamy-nut mixture. The edges of the pockets can be secured with a toothpick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 60 g

9. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the patties on both sides until golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 30 ml

10. Place the patties on a baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees.

11. Remove the core from the apples and cut them into large wedges.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green apples: 3 pieces

12. Peel the onion and cut it into four parts lengthwise.

    Required ingredients:

    • Onion: 2 heads

13. Fry the onion and apples in vegetable oil on both sides, add apple juice, broth, and heat under a lid for 2 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 30 ml
    • Green apples: 3 pieces
    • Onion: 2 heads
    • Apple juice: 3 tablespoons
    • Beef broth: 100 ml

14. Serve the cutlets with a garnish of apples and onions, drizzled with sauce.