Roast Pork Neck in Spicy Cola-Erős Pista Marinade with Ginger-Sesame Cucumber Salad

Roast Pork Neck in Spicy Cola-Erős Pista Marinade with Ginger-Sesame Cucumber Salad 🥩🔥🥒

⏳ Prep Time: 50 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Servings: 4
🔪 Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients for 4 Servings

📌 For the Meat:
✅ 4 large bone-in pork neck slices 🥩
✅ 60 g Univer Erős Pista hot paprika paste 🌶️
✅ 300 ml cola 🥤

📌 For the Cucumber Salad:
✅ 600 g English cucumber 🥒
✅ 40 ml sesame oil 🌿
✅ 20 ml rice vinegar 🍶
✅ 20 ml light soy sauce 🥢
✅ 25 g fresh ginger
✅ 25 g sesame seeds ⚪

Instructions

🔥 1. Roasting the Pork Neck

• Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Rub the pork neck slices evenly with Erős Pista paprika paste and place them in a baking dish without overlapping.
• Pour in the cola, cover with aluminum foil, and roast for 20–25 minutes.
• Remove the foil and continue roasting for 15–20 more minutes until the meat develops a golden-brown crust.

🥗 2. Preparing the Salad

• Peel the cucumber into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler.
• Peel and julienne the ginger into thin strips.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant.

🥢 3. Making the Dressing

• In a bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
• Add the cucumber and ginger, mix well, and let sit for a few minutes.
• Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds just before serving.

🍽️ 4. Serving

• Serve the hot, juicy pork neck alongside the light and refreshing cucumber salad.

Enjoy this bold, Hungarian-inspired dish packed with intense flavors and satisfying textures! 😋🔥