"Meat pigtail"

It turns out that pigtails can be woven not only from hair, but from meat))))

Ingredients

• pork 500 g
• onions 1-2 pcs
• juice of half a lemon
• vegetable oil for frying
• parsley
• pomegranate seeds (for decoration)
• salt
• freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Wash the pork and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Cut the meat into slices and beat lightly on both sides between two layers of cling film
3. Salt and pepper the chops.
4. Make two cuts on each chop, not cutting to the end.
5. Braid the pork into a "pigtail", securing the tip with a toothpick.
6. Fold the "pigtails" into a bowl, add onions cut into half rings, squeeze out the juice of half a lemon, mix and leave to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate overnight).
7. Dry the braids from the marinade with paper towels.
8. Heat a frying pan with a mixture of butter and vegetable oils.
9. Arrange the braids and fry on both sides until golden brown over medium heat.
10. Reduce heat to low, add a little water, cover and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.
11. Sprinkle the finished "pigtails" with pomegranate seeds or chopped herbs.