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Oven-Baked Potatoes with Pork Neck (Cartofi cu Ceafă la Cuptor)

A hearty, flavorful dish made with tender pork neck, golden potatoes, and a rich, spiced tomato sauce — perfect for a satisfying family meal.

Ingredients
    For the sauce:
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½–1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika (or hot paprika for spiciness)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 large garlic clove (grated)
  • 100 ml milk (or water)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • For the main dish:
  • Potatoes (quantity as desired, peeled and sliced evenly)
  • 500-700 g pork neck (can substitute with chicken or other meat)
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
  1. 1
    Prepare the sauce:

    • In a bowl, mix salt, pepper, paprika, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, grated garlic, milk, and olive oil.

    • Stir until well combined. Set aside.

  2. 2
    Prepare the potatoes and meat:

    • Peel, wash, and slice the potatoes into even pieces.

    • Place the pork neck on a chopping board and pound it with a kitchen hammer to tenderize.

  3. 3
    Assemble the dish:

    • In a baking tray, add the sliced potatoes and place the pork neck pieces on top.

    • Pour the sauce over and mix everything well.

    • Arrange the meat on top of the potatoes and add a few sprigs of rosemary.

  4. 4
    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.

  5. 5
    Serve:
      Serve hot, optionally with garlic sauce or pickles.
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