Pork in honey marinade
2 servings
90 minutes
Pork in honey marinade is a refined and aromatic recipe that combines sweet, spicy, and savory notes in one dish. The origins of this cooking method trace back to European cuisine, where honey-based marinades are used to impart a caramelized flavor and juiciness to the meat. Soy sauce adds depth, while mustard and spices provide zest. When fried, the marinade thickens, creating an appetizing glaze, with cinnamon and cloves adding gentle warm tones. This dish pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, potatoes, or rice and is suitable for cozy family dinners or special occasions.
1
Cut the pork into small pieces.
- Pork: 700 g
2
Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl: honey, soy sauce, olive oil, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, dried garlic, peppers. Salt to taste. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Mustard: 1 teaspoon
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon
- Ground dried garlic: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chili pepper: to taste
- Paprika: to taste
- Oregano: to taste
- Ground nutmeg: to taste
- Ground allspice: to taste
- Ground coriander: to taste
3
Heat the pan well. Pour in some vegetable oil. Add the meat along with the marinade. Add cinnamon and cloves. Mix well.
- Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
- Carnation: 3 pieces
4
Fry without a lid, stirring occasionally, until the marinade thickens and the meat caramelizes.
5
Cover with a lid and fry until cooked. Check readiness by taking out and cutting a piece of meat.