Pork rolls in tomato sauce
3 servings
120 minutes
Pork roll-ups in tomato sauce are a juicy and aromatic dish that fits perfectly into the traditions of European cuisine. The history of such meat rolls dates back to ancient recipes of French and Italian chefs, where meat was often paired with rich tomato sauces. Tender pork chops infused with spices are enriched with a savory filling of ham, onion, and carrot, creating a harmony of flavors. Slow cooking in thick tomato sauce makes the meat incredibly tender and infused with the aromas of vegetables and spices. The dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crispy baguette. It is suitable for both a cozy family dinner and a festive feast, captivating with its depth of flavor and appetizing appearance.
1
Cut the pork loin into thin steaks and pound well.
- Pork: 500 g
2
Place the prepared cutlets in a container, add olive oil and your favorite meat spices, mix, and let marinate for an hour.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 50 ml
- Spices for meat: to taste
3
For the filling: finely chop 1 onion and 1 carrot, and cut the ham into small cubes. Sauté the onion and carrot until soft, then add the ham; if desired, pour in a little tomato juice, add salt, pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Ham: 150 g
- Tomato juice: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Place filling on each cutlet, roll into rolls, secure with toothpicks, and tie the ends with thread.
5
Chop 1 onion, 1 carrot, and celery finely, sauté until soft, add peeled tomatoes in their juice. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celery: 2 stems
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Place the rolls in the tomato sauce - the sauce should almost completely cover the meat, add tomato juice or water if necessary. Simmer on low heat for about an hour.
- Tomato juice: to taste