The easiest and most delicious rolled pork neck and veg roast

Name: The easiest and most delicious rolled pork neck and veg roast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South African

Rolled pork neck is the ultimate cut for a hearty winter roast and it’s so juicy that it’s almost impossible to overcook. Try this easy roast to see for yourself.

Cut: Pork Neck

Portions: 4
15 Minutes
50 Minutes

Ingredients

3 onions, peeled and quartered
2 garlic heads, halved
1 rolled pork neck
4 leeks, halved
3 T butter
3 T red wine vinegar
4 T olive oil
salt, to taste
green peppercorns, to taste
30 g parsley, chopped
1 T capers, chopped
2 lemons, juiced and zested

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Sear the rolled pork neck over high heat until brown and caramelised.

Transfer the pork to a roasting pan, then surround it with onions, garlic, leeks, butter, red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Season with salt and green peppercorns, then roast for 45–60 minutes until the onions are caramelised and the pork is tender.

Blend the chopped parsley with chopped capers, the juice and zest of 2 lemons, 2 T olive oil and season to taste. Serve with the pork and mash or creamy polenta.