Baked pork
4 servings
34 minutes
Roasted pork is a traditional dish of Czech cuisine, a symbol of comfort and warm family evenings. This recipe conveys the spirit of Bohemian hospitality, combining aromatic garlic, spicy cumin, and the tenderness of juicy pork ham. During roasting, the meat develops a golden crust that becomes crispy thanks to the final step – glazing with sugar water. The flavor of this pork is balanced: rich with subtle notes of spices and delicate sweetness. It is served with dumplings or stewed cabbage, making the dish even more harmonious. This is an ideal choice for festive gatherings or Sunday lunches when one wants to immerse in the atmosphere of old Europe and enjoy the exquisite simplicity of Czech cuisine.
1
Wash the pork ham, score the dried skin in a grid, rub with crushed garlic mixed with salt, and sprinkle with cumin.
- Pork ham (leg): 900 g
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Salt: to taste
- Caraway: to taste
2
Place the meat on a baking sheet with heated fat, pour in hot water, and bake in the oven, adding hot water as needed and basting the meat.
- Fat: 20 g
3
Before finishing baking, turn skin side up, pour with water mixed with sugar, and fry well.
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
4
Slice the roasted meat, pour the resulting sauce over it, and serve with dumplings or stewed fresh cabbage.
