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Traditional Romanian-Style Grilled Pork Butt

Name: Traditional Romanian-Style Grilled Pork Butt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 12 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg pork butt/neck, sliced 1.5–2 cm thick; 4 tbsp oil; 1 tsp coarse salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 4 crushed garlic cloves; 2 tsp classic mustard; 2 tbsp white wine or sparkling water

Traditional Romanian-style grilled pork butt, marinated for tenderness and rich flavor. Perfect for weekend meals, picnics, or family cookouts.

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Servings

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Prep

15 min

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Cook

15 min

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Total

2–12 hours (including marinating)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Meat

Traditional Marinade

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free🥛Dairy-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein

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Yield

approx. 700–800 g cooked meat

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

2–3 days refrigerated

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Freezer

Up to 2 months (raw, marinated)

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 180g cooked meat)

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Calories

430 kcal

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Protein

32 g

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Fat

32 g

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Carbohydrates

2 g

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Fiber

0 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Ember-roasted potatoes

🥂Cabbage salad

🥂Polenta with cheese

🥂Assorted pickles

💡Variations

Add 1 tsp smoked paprika for a smoky note.

Replace mustard with yogurt for a more tenderizing marinade.

Add 1 tsp honey for light caramelization.