Pork cutlets with bell pepper sauce: A vibrant summer delight

Tender pork loin is an excellent meat for sauces. When braised, it becomes incredibly tender, even causing thin pieces to fall apart. That's why it’s good to sear the pork loin slices and place them in the pre-prepared vegetable sauce to reduce the cooking time.

Pork and bell pepper? It's a good flavour duo. You can use bell peppers in all colours for this sauce. They are unbeatable in terms of vitamin C content. Red bell peppers, in particular, have even more vitamin C than lemons. An important thing about this vegetable is that it doesn't lose its nutritional value after baking or cooking. Regardless of the form in which you eat it, you still get a dose of vitamin C.

Additionally, it is low in calories and contains a lot of fibre. It supports metabolism, making it suitable for a weight-reduction diet. Bell pepper also has a beneficial combination of magnesium and vitamin B6, which relieve stress.

When shopping, choose bell peppers with firm, taut skin. To prevent moisture loss, store them in the refrigerator in a paper bag. In this condition, they can stay fresh for quite a long time, up to a week. Bell peppers are perfect for stuffing and are also great in seasonal one-pot dishes like lezzo or ratatouille. Do you prefer something meaty? This recipe for pork loin in the sauce is excellent.

Ingredients:

• 1 kilogram of boneless pork loin,
• 1 tablespoon of flour,
• 3 bell peppers: red, green, and yellow,
• 1 onion,
• 2 cloves of garlic,
• 1 vegetable bouillon cube,
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste,
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce,
• 2 tablespoons each of butter and oil,
• salt, pepper, and bell pepper to taste,
• parsley, dill, or any other favourite herbs for garnish.

Preparation:

1. Slice the onion and garlic thinly. Remove the seeds from the bell peppers and cut them into thin strips.
2. Sauté the onion and garlic in hot oil until translucent, then add the bell peppers. Sauté for a few minutes.
3. Dissolve the bouillon cube in 250 millilitres of boiling water. Add the tomato paste and soy sauce, then pour the mixture into the vegetables. Season to taste and cook for about 10 minutes.
4. Cut the pork loin into thin slices and lightly pound them. Season, coat with flour, and quickly sear in hot oil.
5. Place the pork cutlets in the sauce and simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Serve the pork in sauce garnished with herbs. It pairs perfectly with rice.