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Pork à la Merchant
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Pork à la Merchant

120 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

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This recipe won't take much time. I absolutely love stumbling upon wonderful recipes with catchy, appealing names like this one—pork prepared "merchant-style." I've noticed a fascinating pattern: a grand name always promises incredible flavor and simple preparation. Such dishes are perfect for festive tables, yet because they're so easy to make, you can comfortably prepare this meat for dinner any day of the week. And if you're unsure what to delight your family with today or how to impress your cherished guests, I'd be happy to share how to make pork "merchant-style." You'll need very little time to prepare this dish, but the result will be absolutely delicious—tender, juicy meat generously layered with vegetables and cheese. Believe me, the joy and delight on your loved ones' faces will be well worth the effort. Serve hot.

Instructions

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    Step 1

    Step 1

    Rinse the pork under cold water, dry with a paper towel, and lightly pound each piece.

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    Finely chop the onion and place it in a bowl with the pounded meat, add salt and pepper to taste, mix well, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

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    While the meat is marinating, we can prepare the vegetables. Wash the tomato, eggplant, and pepper, then cut them into cubes, and grate the garlic on a fine grater.

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    In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil and sauté the chopped vegetables until half-cooked, then add tomato paste and mix.

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    When the pork has marinated well, it needs to be lightly seared in a pan, literally just a couple of minutes on each side.

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    Take a piece of foil large enough to completely wrap the meat, place a piece of pork in the center of it.

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    Place a thick layer of sautéed vegetables on the meat.

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    And cover everything with another piece of pork.

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    Lift the edges of the foil, but do not fold them over; we need to create something resembling a pot.

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    Sprinkle the meat with cheese grated on a coarse grater and place in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes.

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    Remove the finished dish carefully from the foil and serve. It is quite filling on its own, so no additional side dish is required. Enjoy your meal!