A hearty, flavorful dish made with tender pork neck, golden potatoes, and a rich, spiced tomato sauce — perfect for a satisfying family meal.
Oven-Baked Potatoes with Pork Neck (Cartofi cu Ceafă la Cuptor)
Ingredients
For the sauce:
For the main dish:
Instructions
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Prepare the sauce:
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In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, grated garlic, milk, and olive oil.
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Stir until well combined. Set aside.
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Prepare the potatoes and meat:
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Peel, wash, and slice the potatoes into even pieces.
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Place the pork neck on a chopping board and pound it with a kitchen hammer to tenderize.
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Assemble the dish:
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In a baking tray, add the sliced potatoes and place the pork neck pieces on top.
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Pour the sauce over and mix everything well.
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Arrange the meat on top of the potatoes and add a few sprigs of rosemary.
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Bake:
Place the tray in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 40 minutes, until the meat is tender and the potatoes are golden.
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Serve:
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Serve hot, optionally with garlic sauce or pickles.
