Description
These Bacon-Wrapped Pork Rolls are stuffed with a flavorful egg omelette and crunchy pickles, creating a mouthwatering combination of flavors. The pork is marinated, wrapped in bacon, and baked until golden, making this dish juicy, savory, and full of delightful textures. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or when you want to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pork Rolls:
- 2 pounds (1 kg) pork loin, cut into 1 cm thick steaks (about 8 pieces)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
For the Egg Omelette:
- 2 eggs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter (or oil for frying)
For the Filling:
- 4–5 pickles (depending on size), cut into halves or quarters
For Wrapping and Baking:
- 16 strips of bacon (2 strips per roll)
- Parchment paper for lining the baking dish
For the Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Pork Rolls
- Cut and tenderize the meat:
- Cut the pork loin into 8 steaks, each about 1 cm thick.
- Cover each steak with cling film and pound it with a meat mallet until as thin as possible.
- Season both sides of the meat with salt and black pepper.
- Marinate the meat:
- Place the meat chops in a deep bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
- Mix well to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Let the meat marinate while you prepare the filling.
Step 2: Prepare the Egg Omelette
- Make the omelette:
- In a bowl, whisk 2 eggs with salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice until well combined.
- Heat a small piece of butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Cook the omelette for 2 minutes on each side until set.
- Cut the omelette into 8 strips, equal to the number of meat chops.
Step 3: Assemble the Pork Rolls
- Prepare the filling:
- Cut the pickles in half or into quarters, depending on their size.
- Assemble the rolls:
- Place one strip of omelette and one piece of pickle on top of each meat chop.
- Roll up each piece of meat tightly around the filling. Repeat with all pieces of meat.
- Wrap with bacon:
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- For each roll, wrap 2 strips of bacon around the pork roll, covering it completely.
Step 4: Bake the Pork Rolls
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Place the bacon-wrapped rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze:
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce. Mix well.
- Glaze and finish baking:
- Remove the rolls from the oven and brush them with the prepared glaze.
- Return the rolls to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the bacon is crispy and browned.
Step 5: Serve
- Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly before serving.
- Serve the Bacon-Wrapped Pork Rolls with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 30mins
- Cook Time: 30mins