Pork in mustard-sour cream sauce

6 servings

40 minutes

Pork in mustard-sour cream sauce is a dish where juicy meat absorbs the aromas of garlic, spicy herbs, and a delicate creamy sauce with tangy mustard. This recipe has roots in Russian cuisine, where the combination of simple yet rich flavors is traditionally valued. The mustard-sour cream sauce not only gives the meat tenderness but also creates an appetizing golden crust when baked. Bay leaves and cloves add subtle spice notes, while herbs enhance the depth of flavor. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, especially when paired with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables. It combines richness and simplicity, and its aroma makes it a true gastronomic classic that can adorn any table.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 470
• Proteins: 42.7g
• Fats: 31g
• Carbohydrates: 5.5g

Ingredients

• Meat: 1.3 kg
• Sour cream: 5 tbsp
• Mustard: 3 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Bay leaf: to taste
• Provencal herbs: to taste
• Carnation: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We wash the meat and remove moisture with a towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Meat: 1.3 kg

2. We salt the meat, pepper it, add chopped garlic, and sprinkle with herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Provencal herbs:  to taste

3. Pour the sauce made of sour cream and mustard on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 5 tablespoon
   • Mustard: 3 tablespoons

4. We grease all sides to ensure the sauce seeps everywhere.

5. Add bay leaf, 1-2 cloves, and bake in the oven for 1 hour, tightly cover the baking tray with foil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Bay leaf:  to taste
   • Carnation:  to taste

6. Then we remove the foil and put it back in the oven for 15-20 minutes to form a crust.