Spicy Pork French Style

4 servings

25 minutes

French-style spicy pork is a juicy meat dish with a rich aroma and delightful flavor combination. It hails from French gastronomy, where the mastery of sauce creation plays a key role. Tender pork neck is seared to a golden crust and then simmered in a creamy sauce of sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard, gaining pleasant spiciness from jalapeños and pickles. The finishing touch is melted cheddar that gives the dish a rich creamy texture. Juicy, spicy, and slightly hot, this recipe is perfect for dinner in warm company. Especially good with a glass of red wine and fresh green salads that highlight its rich flavor.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 752.7
• Proteins: 28.7g
• Fats: 70g
• Carbohydrates: 1.5g

Ingredients

• Pork neck: 700 g
• Pickles: 25 g
• Jalapeno pepper: 20 g
• Green cherry tomatoes: 45 g
• Dijon mustard: 1.5 tbsp
• Sour cream: 2 tbsp
• Cheddar cheese: 60 g
• Mayonnaise: 1 tsp
• Sea salt: to taste
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pickled cucumbers into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickles: 25 g

2. Finely chop the jalapeño.

   Required ingredients:

   • Jalapeno pepper: 20 g

3. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green cherry tomatoes: 45 g

4. Put sour cream in a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons

5. Add mayonnaise and mustard.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 1 teaspoon
   • Dijon mustard: 1.5 tablespoon

6. Mix thoroughly.

7. Add cucumbers and jalapeños to the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pickles: 25 g
   • Jalapeno pepper: 20 g

8. Grate the cheddar on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheddar cheese: 60 g

9. Heat olive oil in a pan. Place the meat in the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Pork neck: 700 g

10. When the meat browns, flip it and add salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sea salt:  to taste

11. After 2 minutes, cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes on medium heat.

12. Reduce the heat to low. Remove the lid and flip again.

13. Pour sauce over the meat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pickles: 25 g
    • Jalapeno pepper: 20 g
    • Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
    • Dijon mustard: 1.5 tablespoon
    • Mayonnaise: 1 teaspoon

14. Lay out the tomatoes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Green cherry tomatoes: 45 g

15. Sprinkle cheese on top.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cheddar cheese: 60 g

16. Let the cheese melt under the lid for a few minutes on low heat. Transfer to a plate and serve. Optionally, you can season with chili flakes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste