Pork with Mashed Potatoes

To prepare a delicious and creamy mashed potato, first peel the potatoes and cut them into suitable cubes so that they cook evenly. Boil them in a container with salted milk or, for a lighter option, in a mixture of half milk and half water. Add the two tablespoons of oil to enhance the flavor of the mash. Once the potatoes are well cooked and become soft, drain them, but do not throw away the liquid, as you will use it to achieve the perfect consistency of the mash.

Add a few pieces of butter over the drained potatoes and, using a potato masher or a mixer, mash well until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Heat the milk you saved and add it gradually, homogenizing after each addition, until the mash reaches the desired consistency. At this point, it is time to add the sour cream, cottage cheese, vegeta, finely chopped dill, and crushed garlic, which has been rubbed with the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix vigorously to achieve a fluffy and airy texture.

Transfer this mash into a buttered heat-resistant dish and sprinkle grated cheese on top. Place the dish in the preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and has a golden, appetizing crust.

For the meat, start by crushing the garlic and rubbing it with salt and a tablespoon of oil until you obtain a fine paste. Add the peppercorns for extra flavor, then transfer the mixture to a larger bowl. Gently pound the slices of meat with a meat hammer to tenderize them, then add them to the bowl with the garlic paste. Mix well to ensure each piece of meat is evenly coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate the meat.

Once the marinating is complete, heat the remaining oil in a pan and add the meat, letting it brown for a few minutes on each side over high heat. Remove the meat from the pan and add the sliced pepper, sautéing it for 2-5 minutes until it becomes slightly soft. Return the meat to the pan, add the wine, and let everything simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Finally, transfer the contents to a serving platter, over which you have previously placed the mashed potatoes. Squeeze the juice from half a lemon over the dish and cut the remaining lemons into thin slices to decorate the edge of the platter, if desired. Serve this dish warm, generously portioning the mash and meat onto plates. This combination of textures and flavors will turn the meal into a memorable culinary experience.