Meatloaf with Fruit
4 servings
135 minutes
Meatloaf with fruits is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of meat with the refreshing sweet-sour notes of peaches and pears. It is a harmony of flavors where soft beef shoulder infused with the aromas of basil and mint serves as the perfect base for a fruit sauce with white wine and white pepper. This combination adds sophistication and nobility to the dish, making it not just a meat treat but a true gastronomic delight. The history of such loaves dates back to ancient European traditions where meat was often complemented by fruits to enhance its juiciness and depth of flavor. It is best served with light salads or roasted vegetables, while dry white wine will highlight its rich aroma. An ideal choice for a festive dinner or romantic evening.
1
Cut the meat along the fibers, leaving 1 cm uncut at the edge, unfold it, and pound it to a thickness of 0.5 cm, then salt and pepper it.
- Beef shoulder: 800 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground white pepper: to taste
2
Remove the stems from the basil and mint.
- Basil: 1 bunch
- Fresh mint: 1 bunch
3
Spread the greens over the meat and roll it up.
- Basil: 1 bunch
- Fresh mint: 1 bunch
4
Place on the rack in the baking tray, seam side down, drizzle with vegetable oil, and sprinkle with salt.
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
5
Pour 2-3 cups of water into the baking tray and place it in a preheated oven at 160°C for 2 hours. Add water to the tray as needed.
6
Blanch the peaches in boiling water, then in cold water, peel them, remove the pits, and cut the flesh into small cubes.
- Peaches: 2 pieces
7
Peel the pears and remove the cores, cut them in half lengthwise, large ones into four pieces, place them in a saucepan with peaches, pour in wine, add sugar, white pepper, and set over medium heat.
- Pears: 2 pieces
- Dry white wine: 250 ml
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Ground white pepper: to taste
8
Periodically turning the pears (best done with tongs or a very thin spatula), cook the sauce until thickened, for 15-20 minutes.
9
Cut the ready roll into portion pieces, drizzle with sauce, and carefully place the pears beside it.