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Oven-Roasted Pork

Name: Oven-Roasted Pork
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 1.5 kg pork neck or shoulder (bone-in or boneless); 6 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp mustard; 2 carrots, sliced into rounds; 2 onions, quartered; 4 medium potatoes, cut into large cubes; 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips; 150 ml water or vegetable stock; 2 tbsp oil; salt and pepper to taste

A succulent and aromatic oven-roasted pork, marinated with garlic, rosemary, and paprika, slow-cooked until tender with a golden crispy crust. A classic Romanian dish perfect for Sundays and celebrations.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min (+ 2 ore marinare)

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Cook

120 min

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Total

2 hrs 20 min (+ marinating)

🥘Ingredients

servings

Meat and marinade

Vegetables for the roasting pan

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✅Dietary Compatibility

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

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Yield

1 roast for 6 servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a sealed container

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Freezer

Up to 2 months

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 250g meat + vegetables)

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Calories

320 kcal

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Protein

28 g

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Fat

18 g

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Carbohydrates

10 g

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Fiber

2 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Polenta or plain boiled potatoes

🥂Assorted pickles

🥂Coleslaw

🥂Dry red wine (Fetească Neagră)

💡Variations

Use dry white wine instead of water for a more complex sauce.

Add dried plums and cinnamon for a festive sweet-spiced version.

Replace pork neck with pork loin for a leaner cut.