Pork à la Tsar
Description
Recently, I've been coming across various meat recipes perfect for a festive table, and this simple "Tsarskaya Pork" recipe is one of them. As soon as I read it, I decided to try preparing this delicious meat dish, which I did that very evening. My husband was pleasantly surprised by the enticing aroma as soon as he walked into the apartment, and then it got even better—he devoured the juicy pork so eagerly that I had to make it again the next night, he begged me so much. I really enjoyed the meat too, and I used homemade adjika for cooking, so it turned out very juicy and slightly spicy, with a potato crust serving as an excellent side dish. I highly recommend you try this culinary masterpiece as well, especially since it's very easy to make, and my step-by-step photo recipe for Tsarskaya Pork will help you succeed quickly.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the pork under cold water and pat dry. Lightly pound it, sprinkle with salt and spices, then refrigerate for an hour. Once the meat has marinated, place it on a baking sheet and top with sliced onion rings.
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Step 2
The potatoes should be boiled in advance and cooled. Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater and carefully place them on the meat.
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Step 3
In a glass, mix mayonnaise with adjika, then spread this mixture over the meat. Place sliced tomato circles on top. Put the baking tray into a preheated oven at 180 degrees and bake for one hour. Five minutes before it's done, sprinkle the meat with cheese grated on a coarse grater. Transfer the cooked meat onto a plate and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy your meal!