At first glance nothing special. I make this recipe for my family at least once a week because everyone adores it!

At first glance nothing special. I make this recipe for my family at least once a week because everyone adores it! recept

Name: At first glance nothing special. I make this recipe for my family at least once a week because everyone adores it!
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes; 400 g pork; 1 onion; 500 g puff pastry; 50 g hard cheese; 3–4 pcs pickled cucumbers; 1 egg; Salt and pepper to taste

Easy to prepare
4 serving
55 minutes

Tomáš, 22. 12. 2025

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If you enjoy a classic lunch of pork and mashed potatoes but want to try something new and unconventional, this recipe will definitely catch your interest. Puff pastry boats are simple to prepare, tasty, and you can liven them up to your liking by adding various herbs or other ingredients. The whole family will love this dish and you’ll want to make it again and again!

For 4 serving

Ingredients

1 kg potatoes
400 g pork
1 onion
500 g puff pastry
50 g hard cheese
3–4 pcs pickled cucumbers
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation procedure

Peel the potatoes, cut them and cook them in salted water until tender. Then make a classic mashed potatoes from them using your favorite method.
Preparation of the pork: Cut the pork into smaller cubes, and do the same with the onion. In a deeper pan, fry the meat in oil for 3 minutes. Then add salt, pepper and the onion and sauté everything. Reduce the heat, cover and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes, until the meat is tender and the onion is golden. Leave on low heat for another 4–5 minutes to allow excess juices to evaporate.
Preparing the filling: Cut the pickled cucumbers into smaller pieces. If you want to tone down their strong flavor, rinse them under cold water. All prepared ingredients (mashed potatoes, meat and cucumbers) are now ready for filling the boats.
Shaping the boats: Divide the puff pastry into four parts and roll each part into a rectangle. Make cuts on the edges of the dough, place 2–3 tablespoons of mash, meat and a few pieces of cucumbers in the center. Fold the dough so that the cuts are on top, and shape the edges into a boat shape.
Baking: Place the prepared boats on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush them with beaten egg. Sprinkle the areas where the meat is with grated hard cheese. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and bake the boats for 25 minutes until golden.
Serving: You can serve the baked boats with a fresh vegetable salad or pickled vegetables.

This dish is a great alternative to a classic lunch, and thanks to its versatility you can adapt it to your taste. Try it and become the star of the kitchen!