Russian Pork Roast

This is a popular Russian recipe of roast pork stuffed with cheese and tomatoes. For best results, remove the foil to let the meat brown just before it is done.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 183 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
• ¾ cup shredded Gouda cheese
• 2 ¼ pounds bone-in pork loin chops

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut pork into 1/4-inch slices lengthwise, stopping 1/2-inch from the bottom, so it can fan out like a book. Stuff tomatoes, onion, and Gouda cheese in between the slices.

Step 3

Combine garlic and salt in a bowl, then stir in mustard and pepper. Spread mixture all over the pork. Press pork slices firmly together and wrap in aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until nicely browned, about 30 minutes more.