A Taste of the Market: Slovakia's Garlicky "Gypsy Roast" (Cigánska Pečienka)
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That perfect, garlicky, market-style pork sandwich you've been dreaming of.
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Instructions
Prepare the Pork
Place the pork slices between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them with a meat mallet. You are not trying to make them very thin, but rather to tenderize and break up the structure of the meat. Place the pounded slices in a shallow dish.
Marinate the Meat
Pour the milk over the pork slices, ensuring they are all moistened. Let them sit until the milk has been mostly absorbed. In a small bowl, create a paste by mixing the pressed garlic, paprika, black pepper, caraway seeds, mustard, and 2 tablespoons of oil. Rub this garlic paste generously over all sides of the pork slices. Cover the dish and let it marinate in the refrigerator, ideally overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
Caramelize the Onions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Add the sliced onions, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of caraway seeds. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, golden brown, and sweet. This can take 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, remove the onions from the pan and set them aside.
Cook the Pork
Wipe the same skillet clean and heat it over high heat until it is very hot. There is no need to add extra oil, as the marinade contains it. Place the marinated pork slices on the hot, dry pan. Sear each side for about 2-3 minutes without moving them to get a good crust. Lower the heat to medium and continue to cook until the pork is cooked through.
Assemble and Serve
While the pork is resting for a minute, slice your bread rolls in half. You can toast the inside of the rolls in the hot pan to soak up any flavorful drippings. Place a slice of the hot garlic pork onto the bottom half of each roll. Top generously with the caramelized onions. Add a smear of extra mustard or some hot peppers if you like. Place the top of the roll on and serve immediately.
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