Juicy pork neck in a pan: A recipe you'll love

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Juicy pork neck in a pan: A recipe you'll love

Name: Juicy pork neck in a pan: A recipe you'll love
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 5 slices of pork neck; 5–6 large cloves of garlic; 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; 100 ml of water; salt to taste; ground pepper to taste; roasted or boiled potatoes; mashed potatoes; fresh vegetable salad

Easy to prepare
4 serving
50 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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This simple trick for preparing pork neck ensures that the meat remains juicy, tender and full of flavor. Thanks to the quick searing and subsequent slow braising, the neck doesn’t dry out and literally melts in your mouth.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

5 slices of pork neck
5–6 large cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
100 ml of water
salt to taste
ground pepper to taste

Side dish (optional):

roasted or boiled potatoes
mashed potatoes
fresh vegetable salad

Preparation procedure

Preparing the meat If the meat is whole, cut it into even slices. Sear the neck in a hot pan without oil for about 3–4 minutes on each side, until it's nicely golden brown. Remove the seared meat and set aside.
Preparing the garlic base Add oil to the same pan and sauté the chopped garlic over low heat (about 1–2 minutes) until it turns golden. Add salt, pepper and water, and stir.
Stewing the meat Return the seared slices of neck to the pan. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the meat over low heat for about 40–45 minutes until perfectly tender.
Serving Serve the finished pork neck with roasted or boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, or a fresh salad.

Conclusion

This quick and easy recipe for pork neck is ideal for a family lunch or dinner. Thanks to the simple preparation and slow braising it retains its juiciness and great flavor. Once you try this method of preparation, you’ll include it in your regular meal rotation!

(serves 4, preparation time: 50 minutes)