Pork with cheese and lemon
6 servings
80 minutes
Pork with cheese and lemon is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that delights with its harmony of flavors. Tender loin absorbs the aroma of lemon, whose slight acidity emphasizes the juiciness of the meat, while melting hard cheese gives the dish a creamy texture. Onion adds piquancy, and spices and mayonnaise create a rich flavor with a hint of spice. Baked to a golden crust, this dish is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family lunch. Historically, such recipes originated in regions of France where tender meat with a delicate balance of aromas is preferred. The dish pairs wonderfully with young white wine and fresh vegetables, making each bite a true delight.
1
Make two longitudinal cuts on the pork loin, leaving the bottom uncut with a thickness of about 1 cm.
- Pork loin: 1 kg
2
Cut the zest from the lemon, peel the onion and slice it into rings, cheese - into slices.
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Onion: 2 heads
- Hard cheese: 200 g
3
Insert onion rings into each cut of the pork loin, then cheese slices, followed by lemon slices. Tie the stuffed loin tightly with string so it regains its original shape. Rub with salt and pepper, and brush with mayonnaise mixed with seasoning.
- Onion: 2 heads
- Hard cheese: 200 g
- Lemon: 2 pieces
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Grill (barbecue) spice rub: 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
4
Bake the pork for 1 hour at 180-190 degrees.
