Pork baked with mushrooms and tomatoes
6 servings
60 minutes
Pork baked with mushrooms and tomatoes is a dish that delights with its rich flavor and appetizing aroma. The perfect combination of tender meat, juicy mushrooms, and sweet tomatoes creates a harmony of tastes that unfolds during baking. The homeland of such meat casseroles can be considered European cuisine, where natural spices and fresh products are traditionally used to achieve a balance of flavors. The oven-cooked meat remains juicy thanks to the tomatoes, while the mushrooms add depth and richness to the dish. The finishing touch is melted cheese that forms a golden crust, making the dish not only tasty but also aesthetically pleasing. This treat is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, especially when paired with a glass of red wine and fresh herbs.
1
Cut the pork into portions. Add all the spices, press the garlic through a garlic press, and rub everything into the meat.
- Pork: 900 g
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Dried basil: to taste
- Khmeli-suneli: to taste
2
We separate the mushroom caps from the stems and cut them in half to make two circles from each mushroom. In butter, we fry the mushroom caps on both sides over high heat for a couple of minutes until a light golden crust forms. This will evaporate some moisture from the mushroom and enhance the flavor. We remove them to a plate. We finely chop the remaining mushroom stems and fry them together with onions in butter.
- Fresh champignons: 200 g
- Butter: 1 tablespoon
- Onion: 1 piece
3
Tomatoes (we will need 2 large ones). We need to peel them by pouring boiling water over them, after which the skin comes off easily. Then we slice them into rounds.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
4
Place the meat on the baking sheet, top with fried onions, then mushroom caps and tomatoes.
- Pork: 900 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Fresh champignons: 200 g
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
5
Place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 30 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil on top)
6
Remove the foil, sprinkle with grated cheese, and leave for another 15 minutes. After that, turn off the oven and let it rest a bit more.
- Cheese: 300 g