Gather all the ingredients and utensils on the countertop. Peel the onion and chop it into small cubes – cut it in half, place the flat side on the cutting board, then slice it thinly, turn it, and dice it into small cubes. Peel and finely chop the garlic or press it through a garlic press. Weigh the ingredients according to the list.
Description
Meatloaf is a classic, moist, and aromatic dish made from ground meat, served hot or cold as a snack. It originates from Polish cuisine as a homemade way to use ground meat and bread soaked in milk — this gives it a delicate texture and juicy center. Perfect for the Christmas Eve dinner table as a cold snack on a sliced board, served with pickled cucumbers, horseradish, and fresh parsley. Visually: a golden crust after baking, a uniform, compact shape, with evenly distributed ingredients inside. Taste: pronounced due to mustard and marjoram, with a slight sweetness from sautéed onions and possibly a hint of cranberry as a contrasting accent.
Składniki (15)
- Ground pork 500 g
- Ground beef 300 g
- Egg 2 szt.
- Stale wheat roll 100 g
- Milk 50 ml
- Onion 1 szt.
- Garlic 3 ząbki
- Breadcrumbs 50 g
- Mustard 30 g
- Rapeseed oil 15 g
- 🌿 Przyprawy
- Salt 8 g
- Black pepper 4 szczypty
- Dried marjoram 1 łyżeczka
- ✨ Opcjonalne
- Chopped parsley 1 pęczek
- Dried cranberries 50 g
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Preparation steps
Preparation of ingredients
Sautéing the onion
In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil (15 g) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-6 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until the onion is soft and lightly golden (it should become translucent and fragrant). Finally, add the garlic and sauté for an additional 30-40 seconds, until the garlic starts to smell — do not burn.
Soaking the bread
In a small bowl, crumble the stale bread (100 g) and pour in 50 ml of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to soak up the milk. Then, squeeze out the excess milk with your hands or a fork — it should remain moist but not liquid.
Preparation of the meat mixture
In a large bowl, place the ground pork (500 g) and beef (300 g). Add 2 eggs (120 g), soaked and squeezed bread, 50 g of breadcrumbs, 30 g of mustard, cooled sautéed onion with garlic, 15 g of oil (if the mixture seems too dry), 8 g of salt, 2 g of pepper, and 2 teaspoons (2 g) of marjoram. If using, add chopped parsley (20 g) and/or dried cranberries (50 g). Mix the ingredients vigorously by hand or with a wooden spoon for 3-5 minutes, until the mixture is smooth, uniform, and slightly sticky — the mixture should hold together when forming.
Trial seasoning
Scoop a small amount of the mixture (the size of a walnut), shape it into a flat patty, and fry in a medium-heated pan for 1-2 minutes on each side. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and if needed, add more mustard or marjoram.
Shaping the roast
Shape the mixture into an even loaf about 25-30 cm long and 8-10 cm wide. You can shape the meatloaf by hand on a board sprinkled with breadcrumbs or place the mixture into a loaf pan (26 cm long) lined with baking paper. If shaping by hand, press the edges and smooth the top with a wet hand to avoid cracks.
Preparation for baking
Preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom, without convection). If you like, gently brush the top of the roast with an additional tablespoon of mustard (15 g) mixed with a teaspoon of oil (5 g) — this gives a nice golden crust. Place the roast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or put the loaf pan in the middle of the oven.
Baking
Bake the roast in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. After 35-40 minutes, check the internal temperature by inserting a thermometer into the center — it should reach 72°C. If you don't have a thermometer, poke the roast in the thickest part with a toothpick: the juices should run clear, without any pink tint. If the top is browning too quickly, cover it lightly with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes.
Resting after baking
Remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 10-15 minutes on a cutting board. Resting allows the juices to redistribute evenly and makes slicing easier — the roast will be firmer.
Slicing and serving
Use a sharp, long bread knife (serrated) or a long kitchen knife. Cut slices 5-8 mm thick (cold) or 8-12 mm thick (hot as a main dish). Arrange the slices on a large board or platter. Serve with pickled cucumbers, horseradish, lemon slices, and fresh parsley (if using). Additionally, you can add dried cranberries chopped into smaller pieces to enhance the flavor and color.
Storage
Store the roast in the refrigerator in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for 3-4 days. You can also slice it and freeze in portions — tightly wrapped, it will last up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Fun Fact
Meatloaf has been known in Poland since the 19th century; the name 'Roman' does not necessarily indicate origin from Rome, but was fashionable in earlier times as a term for 'elegant' roast.
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Tips
Serve cold as a Christmas snack on a large board, decorated with parsley and cranberries. Serve alongside pickled cucumbers, horseradish, and fresh bread. If serving hot, let it rest for 10 minutes and cut into thick slices.
Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container. Freeze in portions for up to 2 months. To refresh after thawing: heat in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 160°C.
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