Njeguški Stejk (Montenegrin Rolled Pork/Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto & Cheese) – Authentic Montenegro Recipe
Named after the mountain village of Njeguši above Kotor: golden cutlets stuffed with savory cured ham and cheese.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Flattened pork or chicken cutlets rolled with cured prosciutto and melted cheese, Roasted potatoes, Kajmak cream, Garlic, Rosemary
Ingredients for Njeguški Stejk (Montenegrin Rolled Pork/Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto & Cheese) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) flattened pork or chicken cutlets rolled with cured prosciutto and melted cheese, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups roasted potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup kajmak cream
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Montenegro seasoning (rosemary, dry white wine, flat-leaf parsley)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add flattened pork or chicken cutlets rolled with cured prosciutto and melted cheese and roasted potatoes along with rosemary, dry white wine, flat-leaf parsley, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with kajmak cream and serve straight from the skillet.