Pork alla Pizzaiola
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Juicy, tender pork under a spicy tomato sauce with peppers and capers, covered with a fragrant blanket of melted, stretchy cheese... Mmmmmmm. Serve hot.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Rinse the pork under icy water and dry thoroughly. Cut into portion-sized pieces 1.5 cm thick.
- 2
Step 2
Heat oil in a skillet, add one garlic clove crushed with the side of a knife. Once the garlic is golden, discard it, then add the pork pieces to the skillet. Sear the meat on both sides until browned. Transfer the meat to a plate, cover with foil, and keep warm.
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Step 3
Thinly slice the onion and pepper, finely chop the garlic.
- 4
Step 4
Place the vegetables in a frying pan and lightly brown, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Step 5
Chop the tomatoes in their own juice and pour them into the pan with the vegetables. Sprinkle with sugar and black pepper, simmer for a couple of minutes. Season with salt and remove from heat.
- 6
Step 6
Pour part of the vegetable sauce into a ceramic dish, place the pieces of pork on top. On the pork, place olives cut in half and capers.
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Step 7
Pour the remaining sauce over the meat, top with thin slices of mozzarella. Sprinkle a pinch of oregano on top.
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Step 8
Bake the pork in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and the meat is heated through.
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Step 9
Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh herbs. You can serve pasta on the side, or simply go with fresh bread. A glass of wine is highly recommended.