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🐖 Stuffed Pork Eye Round with Graviera, Colorful Peppers & Bacon
A masterfully prepared roll, full of aroma, flavor and the warmth of home.
✨ Description
Stuffed pork eye round is a dish that brings together traditional Greek cuisine and modern gastronomic finesse. Made from a whole eye round fillet (a lean, tender cut from the pig's leg), opened up, filled and rolled by hand to offer something far more special than an ordinary main course.
The filling is full of flavor and balance:
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✅ Rich graviera cheese, which melts during cooking and adds depth and saltiness
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✅ Colorful peppers, adding sweetness, freshness and color
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✅ Crispy bacon, completing the dish with smoky notes
The result is a show-stopping dish, full of color, texture and complex flavors, ideal for:
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Sunday lunches
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Festive occasions
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Buffets
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Catering for small events
It's ready to bake – just put it in the oven and enjoy the aroma filling your home.
🔥 Cooking Instructions
Cook it easily in the oven – no preparation needed.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan or conventional)
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Place the pork eye round in a baking dish with a little water or wine at the bottom
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Cover with aluminum foil for the first 40 minutes
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Uncover and continue cooking for another 20–30 minutes, until browned on the outside
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Optional: Baste with its juices and let it glaze slightly
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Let it rest for 10 minutes before cutting – this keeps it juicy
Target internal temperature (using a thermometer): 70–72°C
❄️ Storage Instructions
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Fresh, ready to cook (vacuum-packed):
• In the refrigerator (0–4°C): up to 2–3 days
• In the freezer (-18°C): up to 3–4 months -
After cooking:
• Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 2 days
• Ideally, reheat in the oven or a pan with a little stock/water
Slow thawing in the refrigerator is recommended if frozen
🧪 Nutritional Information (per 100g – estimated)
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Energy | ~270–320 kcal |
| Protein | ~19–21g |
| Fat | ~20g (saturated fat ~8g) |
| Carbohydrates | ~1–2g (from peppers & cheese) |
| Sodium | ~650–750mg |
✅ Protein-rich, filling, and delicious
❗ Contains: milk, possibly mustard and soy (depending on the marinade)
📝 Serving Ideas
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Serve in slices, accompanied by nutmeg mashed potatoes or buttered rice
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Pairs well with mustard cream sauce, balsamic vinegar, or even caramelized onions
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Wine pairing: Syrah, Merlot, or dry rosé
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It can also be served in a warming tray at a buffet; it retains its shape and texture