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Kruchenyky (Pork Rolls)

Name: Kruchenyky (Pork Rolls)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: ukrainian
Ingredients: 600 g pork loin cut into 8 thin cutlets; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 200 g cremini mushroom finely chopped; 1 pcs yellow onion finely chopped; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tbsp dill fresh, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 500 ml chicken broth; 100 g sour cream

Kruchenyky are savory Ukrainian pork rolls, typically filled with a mushroom and onion mixture. The pork is pounded thin, filled, rolled, and then simmered in a flavorful broth until tender. This dish makes for a comforting and hearty main course.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 430 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

600 gpork loin, cut into 8 thin cutlets
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
2 tbspvegetable oil
2 tbspall-purpose flour

filling

200 gcremini mushroom, finely chopped
1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tbspdill, fresh, chopped

braising liquid

500 mlchicken broth

sauce

100 gsour cream

Equipment

toothpicks · large skillet · plastic wrap · meat mallet

The method

Step by step

1
Place the pork cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them thin, about 1/4 inch thick, using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Pounding evenly helps the rolls cook uniformly and makes them more tender.
2
Season both sides of the pounded pork cutlets with salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
3
Heat half of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 2 min
4
Add the finely chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
About 5 min
5
Stir in the finely chopped cremini mushrooms and cook until their liquid has evaporated and they are lightly browned, about 7-10 minutes.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the mushrooms release their moisture completely for a better texture in the filling.
6
Add the minced garlic and chopped fresh dill to the mushroom mixture and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
About 1 min
7
Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool slightly.
About 5 min
8
Place a spoonful of the mushroom filling onto one end of each pork cutlet.
About 3 min
9
Roll up each pork cutlet tightly, tucking in the sides to secure the filling, and secure with a toothpick if needed.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Roll as tightly as possible to prevent the filling from escaping during cooking.
10
Dust the rolled pork with all-purpose flour.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: The flour helps to create a crust and thicken the sauce later.
11
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
12
Sear the pork rolls on all sides until golden brown, working in batches if necessary, then remove them from the skillet.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Browning adds depth of flavor to the final dish.
13
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: This deglazing step adds flavor to the sauce.
14
Return the seared pork rolls to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
About 30 min
15
Stir in the sour cream and heat through gently without boiling.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Boiling sour cream can cause it to curdle, so heat gently.
16
Serve the kruchenyky warm with the pan sauce.
Cook’s note: They pair well with mashed potatoes, buckwheat, or rice.

Per serving

Nutrition

52%Score

Calories: 429.7kcal
Protein: 35.9g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 27.4g
Fibre: 1.6g
Sugar: 3.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover kruchenyky in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.