Pork tenderloin baked with tomatoes and cheese
3 servings
50 minutes
Pork tenderloin baked with tomatoes and cheese is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that combines the tenderness of meat, the juiciness of tomatoes, and the richness of aromatic cheese. The origins of this recipe trace back to the traditions of French chefs who masterfully combine simple ingredients into harmonious flavor compositions. Marinating in a spicy sauce made from mustard, soy sauce, and spices makes the meat especially juicy and fragrant. Baking with slices of fresh tomatoes that add a slight acidity and melted cheese that creates an appetizing crust transforms an ordinary tenderloin into a true gastronomic delight. The dish is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family lunch, especially when paired with a glass of red wine and fresh herbs.
1
Make cuts in the meat about 2 cm apart.
2
In a bowl, mix soy sauce and olive oil.
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Add mustard.
- Dijon mustard: 1.5 tablespoon
4
Then add wine vinegar, oregano, and a pepper mix.
- Red wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Mixed peppercorns (four peppers): 0.5 teaspoon
5
Chop garlic and hot pepper coarsely.
- Garlic: 3 pieces
- Chili pepper: 4 g
6
Press the pepper with garlic into the sauce.
- Garlic: 3 pieces
- Chili pepper: 4 g
7
Mix thoroughly.
8
Generously coat the meat placed in a foil-lined baking dish with sauce.
- Pork tenderloin: 500 g
9
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
10
Slice the tomatoes thinly and salt them.
- Tomatoes: 220 g
- Salt: to taste
11
Insert tomatoes into each cut in the meat.
- Tomatoes: 220 g
12
Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Grated hard cheese: 4 tablespoons
13
Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40 minutes.
