Pork ham in redcurrant sauce

4 servings

90 minutes

Pork ham in red currant sauce is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that combines rich meat flavor with the tangy acidity of currants. Historically, meat baked with berry sauces was popular among the Russian nobility as berries added a special aristocratic touch to the dish. Juicy pork, marinated in spices and mayonnaise, absorbs the tartness of red currants, which together with caramelized onions creates a rich aroma. The ham is baked to a golden crust and then sliced into plates and generously drizzled with berry sauce rich in summer fruit flavors. The dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables, making the meal vibrant and memorable. This recipe is a true find for those who appreciate harmony of flavors and traditions of Russian cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 654.6
• Proteins: 36.9g
• Fats: 52.8g
• Carbohydrates: 9.3g

Ingredients

• Red currant: 100 g
• Pork ham: 800 g
• Mayonnaise: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Butter: 20 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Water: 100 ml

Cooking steps

1. Heat butter, sugar, and water in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 20 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Water: 100 ml

2. Crush half of the red currants and leave half whole. Place them in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red currant: 100 g

3. Cook on high heat under a lid until the currants release their juice.

4. Chop the onion, add it to the sauce, and simmer covered until the sauce thickens. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Wash the ham, rub with spices and mayonnaise. Leave for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ham: 800 g
   • Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons

6. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and bake the ham for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pork ham: 800 g

7. Slice the cooked meat, drizzle with currant sauce, and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Red currant: 100 g