Unusual Appetizer 1 - Pork Neck - on the beach in Ohrid #Ohrid Lake #cooking #nature

pork neck

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides sweetness without alcohol, while white wine is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Rub the pork neck with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.

Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, and paprika over the pork neck, massaging the spices in.

Place the pork neck in a roasting pan and surround it with chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes.

Pour lemon juice and red wine over the meat and vegetables.

Cover the pan with aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour.

Remove the foil and roast for an additional 30 minutes until the pork is golden brown.

Baste the meat with the pan juices every 15 minutes during the uncovered roasting.

Let the pork rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Serve with the roasted vegetables and pan juices.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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