Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
250 ml

semi-skimmed milk

6 unit

stale bread rolls

cut into cubes

1 tbsp

butter

1 unit

white onion

peeled and finely diced

15 g

fresh flat-leaf parsley

finely chopped

3 unit

eggs

beaten

4 unit

pork loin steaks

3 tbsp

oil

4 unit

red onions

peeled and cut into strips

8 rashers

streaky bacon

cut into strips

2 tbsp

plain flour

250 ml

apple juice

250 ml

red wine

Step 1
~3 min

Heat the milk in a saucepan until lukewarm.

Step 2
~3 min

Place bread cubes in a bowl and pour the lukewarm milk over them.

Step 3
~3 min

Melt butter in a frying pan and sauté diced white onion until softened.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove the sautéed onion from heat and stir in most of the chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the onion-parsley mixture to the bread and milk mixture, cover, and let it soak for 10 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Stir beaten eggs into the bread mixture and season with salt.

Step 7
~3 min

Form the mixture into 8 dumplings.

Step 8
~3 min

Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Step 9
~3 min

Add the dumplings to the boiling water and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Season the pork loin steaks with salt.

Step 11
~3 min

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook the steaks until browned on both sides.

Step 13
~3 min

Remove the steaks from the pan and season with black pepper.

Step 14
~3 min

Add red onions and chopped bacon to the pan and fry until browned.

Step 15
~3 min

Dust with flour and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 16
~3 min

Pour in apple juice and red wine and simmer for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 17
~3 min

Season the sauce with salt and black pepper.

Step 18
~3 min

Add the steaks back to the pan, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.

Step 19
~3 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a separate frying pan.

Step 20
~3 min

Add the remaining bacon strips and fry until crispy.

Step 21
~3 min

Remove the crispy bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Step 22
~3 min

Drain the dumplings.

Step 23
~3 min

Arrange the dumplings on plates with the steaks and sauce.

Step 24
~3 min

Sprinkle with the crispy bacon and reserved parsley.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure pork is cooked to a safe internal temperature.

Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the pork for best browning.

Adjust the seasoning of the sauce to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dumplings can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of roasted vegetables.

Serve with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Root Vegetables
Green Salad with Vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Europe

Cultural Significance

Hearty comfort food often served during colder months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Weekend Cooking

Popularity Score

65/100

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