Pork in a potato coat
6 servings
60 minutes
Pork in a potato coat is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, infused with the warmth of home. The idea of baking meat in a potato crust stems from the tradition of preparing hearty yet refined dishes. Tender pieces of pork are fried in a golden crispy 'coat' enriched with the aroma of herbs, garlic, and onion. The finishing touch is baking with sour cream, adding juiciness and softness to the dish. The taste combines sweet notes of fried potatoes with rich meat juices, creating an appetizing harmony. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive gathering, providing a sense of warmth and homeliness.
1
Cut the meat into portion pieces, tenderize, salt, and pepper.
- Pork: 600 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Grate the potatoes on a large grater and be sure to squeeze them out! Finely chop the onion, garlic, and herbs, and add them to the potatoes. Mix well, beat in the eggs, add flour, and salt. Mix again thoroughly.
- Potato: 5 piece
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Green: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
3
Fry the pork in a coat in a pan until browned. The bottom layer is a potato coat, then the meat, topped with another coat.
- Pork: 600 g
- Potato: 5 piece
4
Place the fried pork in a baking dish, pour with sour cream, and finish cooking in the oven.
- Pork: 600 g
- Sour cream: to taste