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Slow-Cooked Pork Neck with Creamy Mashed Potatoes

A tender, juicy pork recipe with fragrant herbs and a creamy potato side – perfect for a comforting homemade dinner.

Ingredients
    For the Pork Neck:
  • 4 pieces of pork neck (or pork loin)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1-2 tablespoon butter (or oil, as an alternative)
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cups water (plus extra as needed)
    • For the Mashed Potatoes:
  • Potatoes (amount based on serving size)
  • Water (enough to boil)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 sprig rosemary
Instructions
  1. Season & Fry the Pork:
      • Season 4 pieces of pork with salt and pepper.
      • In a hot pan, melt butter (or heat oil).
      • Add the pork and sear on one side until golden and crusty.
  2. Start the Mashed Potatoes:
      • Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.
      • Rinse once, then cover with clean, cold water in a large pot.
      • Add 1 tablespoon salt and a sprig of rosemary.
      • Boil for ~20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
  3. Finish Cooking the Pork:
      • Once seared, turn the pork to the other side.
      • Add 1 sprig thyme and 2 bay leaves to the pan.
      • Pour in ½ cup of water, cover with a lid, and cook for ~40 minutes, adding more water if needed to prevent drying out.
  4. Optional Step:
      • While not detailed, you can mash the potatoes with butter and milk/cream after draining, for extra creaminess.
    • Adjust cooking time based on the cut of meat; chicken cooks faster than pork. • Searing the pork first enhances flavor, while slow simmering makes it juicy. • Fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves add incredible aroma.
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/slow-cooked-pork-neck-with-creamy-mashed-potatoes/