Meatloaf with mushrooms and herbs
6 servings
105 minutes
Meatloaf with mushrooms and herbs is a classic dish of Russian cuisine that combines tender meat, aromatic mushrooms, and fresh herbs. The origins of this recipe trace back to traditional home feasts where hostesses prepared hearty and delicious meals for the whole family. Pork marinated in spices and mustard becomes soft and juicy, while the filling of mushrooms and herbs adds a pleasant contrast of flavors. Baked to a golden crust, the loaf reveals a rich meaty aroma and delicate texture. It is perfect for festive tables, served both hot and cold, easily sliced into portions. It harmoniously pairs with vegetables, sauces, and light side dishes, while its appetizing appearance makes it a decoration for any feast.
1
For the filling: wash and chop the onion, cut the mushrooms randomly, sauté on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, then add the chopped greens and mix everything.
- Onion: 1 head
- Fresh mushrooms: 0.4 kg
- Green: 1 bunch
2
Wash the pork, dry it, make a longitudinal cut to create a layer. Sprinkle the resulting meat layer with oil, salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Pork neck: 1.6 kg
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Ground allspice: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Mustard seeds: to taste
3
Place the filling on the meat and roll it up like a roulade, securing it with toothpicks and string.
4
Place the roll on a baking sheet (previously lined with foil), put it in a preheated oven at 240 degrees for 25 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and cook for 1 hour.