Russian Pork Roast Recipes

PORK LOIN WITH RUSSIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Preparing Pork Loin
• Using a long knife, cut one long slit into the meat in the center lengthwise (from end to end) and fill the hole with bacon, onions, carrots and red pepper.
• Using butcher's twine, tie the loin to retain its shape.
• Spray frying pan or pot with lid with cooking spray. Add the pork and brown on all sides.
• Then add the tomato sauce and bay leaf and let simmer over low heat until cooked through. Approximately 50 minutes.
• Remove from pan and let stand a few minutes before slicing.
• Serve with the sauce poured over the top and sprinkle toasted almonds.
• Russian Potato Salad
• Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
• Add potatoes and cook in boiling water for 10 min. Add carrots and peas and cook for another 5 minutes until all vegetables are tender. Once the vegetables are cooked, remove from heat and drain.
• Place vegetables in a bowl, add mayo, mix together and refrigerate for a half hour.
• Serve with finely chopped parsley.

TASTY TENDER PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Trim any excess fat from pork and pat dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Dust with flour, shaking off any excess.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the pork in the oil, rotating to brown evenly all sides. Transfer to a baking dish just large enough to fit the tenderloin.
• In a bowl, stir together the Russian-style salad dressing, honey, and onion soup mix. Pour evenly over the tenderloin, rolling the meat to coat on all sides. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, basting with glaze every 10 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking another 30 minutes, or until pork is no longer pink in the center.

RUSSIAN/GEORGIAN PORK SHASHLYK

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly using your hands. The marinade should cover most of the meat. If it doesn't, add more vinegar and pomegranate juice in a 50/50% proportion.
• Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
• Thread pieces of meat onto wooden or metal skewers leaving at least 1/2 inch between the pieces. You can also alternate meat with onion rings, cherry tomatoes or other vegetables if you like.
• Grill for 15-20 minutes over hot ashes or charcoal (a gas grill will also produce acceptable results), turning skewers every five minutes and brushing the top with the marinade after each turn. Test for readiness by cutting through the meat - it must be medium-well to well done, very juicy and not overcooked.
• Serve with sliced tomatoes, peppers, raw onion rings, radishes and whole springs of parsley and cilantro.
• You will end up with a lot of leftover sliced onions from the marinade. It's delicious fried on a pan or grilled and may be served as a side for your shashlyk.

UKRAINIAN BABA'S PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Pat meat dry with a paper towel and rub with 2 tablespoons flour and salt. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown meat on all sides. Add the sliced onions, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about one hour, adding a little water if necessary. Turn meat twice during the roasting process.
• Place beets in a saucepan with water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until beets are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Chop beets into cubes and add to the roasting pan. Add prunes and beet water, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Remove roast to a platter. Mix 1 tablespoon of flour with sour cream. Pour into roasting pan and mix well, scraping the sides and bottom. Simmer until sauce thickens. Season with paprika and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

BRAISED PORK ROAST WITH OLIVES

Steps:

• Place oil over medium-high heat in a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven or stovetop casserole. Add pork and sear on all sides until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove meat.
• Add garlic and onions; sauté over medium-low heat until soft. Add bay leaves; deglaze pan with vinegar. Add port and stock. Season meat with salt and pepper; return to pot.
• Place over very low heat and cook, basting occasionally, 40 to 45 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 140 degrees. Add a little more stock if liquid cooks down too fast. Remove meat to a platter to rest 15 to 20 minutes; temperature will rise to 150 to 155 degrees.
• Reheat sauce and add olives and parsley. Adjust seasoning as needed.
• Slice meat and cut ribs apart. Arrange all on a platter, spoon sauce over and serve.

RUSSIAN PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients together; set aside.
• Place chops in a single layer in a shallow casserole dish.
• Top with slice of onion and bell pepper.
• Pour pineapple over top and cover with Russian dressing.
• Bake covered in preheated 375°F oven for 1 hour.
• Serve over rice.