Place the asparagus on the grill in a single layer and cook for 4β6 minutes, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear and the spears are tender but slightly crisp.
Grilled pork neck with asparagus and mustard sauce
π₯ Grilled Pork Neck with Asparagus and Mustard Sauce β juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a hearty lunch or weekend grill!π Nutritional Benefits: Pork neck provides high-quality protein and healthy fats, while asparagus is rich in fiber, vitamin K, and antioxidants.π‘ Quick Tip: Marinate the porkβ¦
Ingredients
- 6 pork neck slices β tenderized with a meat mallet
- 500 g asparagus
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 garlic clove β crushed
- 10 g butter
- 100 ml cooking cream
- 1 tablespoon of sweet mustard
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon of thyme
- 1/2 tablespoon of parsley
- salt β to taste
- pepper β to taste
Instructions
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Pound the pork neck with a meat mallet just enough to even it out and tenderize it slightly. Brush each slice with a bit of olive oil (20 ml) on both sides.
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Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on both sides.
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Let the meat rest for 10β15 minutes at room temperature.
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Heat the grill pan (or regular grill) over medium-high heat.
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Place the meat on the grill, cover it, and cook for 4β5 minutes on each side, until it forms a nice crust and is cooked through. Cover the meat with aluminum foil until ready to serve.
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Drizzle the asparagus with the olive oil (10 ml) and toss well to coat each spear evenly. Sprinkle with salt to taste.
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Pour in the cooking cream, stir, and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Add the mustard, honey, and lemon juice, then stir until well combined.
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Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
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Let the sauce simmer over low heat for 2β3 minutes, until it slightly thickens. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 1β2 minutes before serving.
Asparagus
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Rinse the asparagus under cold running water and snap off the woody ends β they will break naturally when bent. Pat the spears dry with a paper towel.
Mustard sauce
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Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add the crushed garlic and sautΓ© without letting it brown.