COME HUNGRY!!
December 23, 2008 in Uncategorized
I went back to my doctor this afternoon and am on another, stronger, course of antibiotics to treat the bronchitis and laryngitis that seems to really love me. I am not alone though, a lot of people have the same thing…..it’s no fun being sick at the height of summer!! Thankyou so much to everyone for their good wishes………
Seeing as the weather has somewhat turned the corner for the worse……depends who you are actually, a sick browniegirl, hot from fever and cooking, doesnt mind the cool north wind and the odd bout of rain but the holidaymakers….well, beach weather it aint right now kids!!! Anyway, my thoughts turned to a delicious cool weather meal that I made about 2 weeks ago just after MIL arrived.Those who cant, wont. will not or may not eat pork better go play somewhere else…….mind you, on second thoughts, stay and read the recipe, you can use it with other cuts of meat as well…..:o)
I had bought a nice big portion of pork neck a month or so ago and popped it into the freezer, not quite sure what I was going to do with it or when……………I had in the back of my mind a yummy potjie occasion. Anyhoo, the other evening I decided I would do a slow roast seeing as I had house guests. WOW! It was soooo delicious, and sooooo tender. It went down very well with everyone and especially Ma-in-law 
) hmmmm brownie points………funny how you still need those after 30 years of marriage eh??? I also gave her a little bit of Limoncello in a shot glass the other night because she was so interested in what I was doing with all that alcohol and lemon skins…….she LOVED it…..in fact she says it was the last thing she remembered before passing out HAHA!!!
Here is my recipe for slow roasted pork neck with apples and apricots……….
MOO’S SLOW ROASTED PORK NECK WITH APRICOTS & APPLES
1kg Pork Neck
Juice & finely grated zest of 1 Lemon or Lime
1tsp Hot English Mustard Powder
¼ Cup Runny Honey
Pinch Salt Flakes
Good grinding of Black Peppercorns
Glug of Olive Oil
Knob of Butter
2 Large Onions Sliced
3 Garlic cloves – finely grated
1tsp Dried Thyme
¼ tsp Chilli Flakes (or more if you want it hotter)
½ tsp Ground Coriander
½ tsp Ras El Hanout – optional (make your own, mine was a gift from )
Handful (about 10) dried Apricots – each cut in half
4-6 Dried Apple Rings (leave whole)
1 Glass White Wine
2 Glasses Hot Water or Stock of choice
Chopped parsley or coriander
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Mix together the lemon juice, zest, mustard powder, honey, salt & pepper and rub all over the washed and dried piece of pork. Cover and leave to stand about an hour
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In a large ovenproof roaster or dish (with lid) heat up the olive oil and butter, add the pork and brown on all sides then remove and set aside to keep warm
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Add the onions, chilli flakes & thyme (you may need to use a bit more oil or butter) and saute only until glazed and limp
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Add the garlic and spices and sauté until the aroma wafts out and people start asking whats for dinner )
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Deglaze the pan with the wine and cook until almost evaporated
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Add the pork and the stock or water
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Bring back to the boil, cover and simmer on low for about half an hour
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In the meanwhile heat up the oven to 2000C
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Place the covered roaster or dish in the oven and continue cooking for an hour
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Remove lid, turn down heat to 1800C, add the dried fruit to the roast, season to taste and continue cooking for another hour until the meat is very tender
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Remove from oven, place meat on a board to rest for 10 minutes (cover with tented foil)
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Place the dish of gravy on the heat and reduce rapidly while stirring, until thick, stir through the chopped parsley and serve
Serve the sliced pork with steamed rice and veggies, make sure everyone gets some thick fruity sauce over their meat and rice. YUMMY
Serves 4 hungry adults
Enjoy…….
browniegirl xxx
PS Well done to blogland………see a previous post…..Simon got his 400 comments so anonymous made their R400 donation to Bathabile Charity Fund. thanx to all who visited One Eye Only via my blog. Much appreciated!!
magda meyer said on December 23, 2008
Browniegirl, the recipe looks lekker. I hope you feel better soon. Merry X-mas. Penquin
solataire said on December 23, 2008
Shame it is terrible to feel sick when the weather is so hot!! Hope you get better soon!! And your ‘meat’ dish looks very nice but not for me as I am a vegetarian but I still read the recipe..lol!!
solataire said on December 23, 2008
I hope you have a very happy Christmas with your family!!
half-pint said on December 24, 2008
Please try some raw honey for your bronchitis; but make sure it’s the raw honey and not pure honey. Raw honey is a natural antibiotic. I used to be prone to bronchitis, and found it helped me tremendously – a teaspoon in a little bit of warm water twice a day. It doesn’t have to be in the comb – I buy the bottled one.
A yummy pork recipe – I must do this before hubby leaves. Strange how many people will eat ham and yet they don’t eat bacon or pork…?? And here I thought it all came from a piggy ;-D
Have a good day and look after yourself.
Hugs
~xx~
caprice said on December 24, 2008
Thank you for the christmas and bday wish!! Hope you have fabulous one!!!
mwah
colleen_figg said on December 24, 2008
Yikes that looks fantastic browniegirl!
I hope you feel better soon have plenty of rest while you can. Thanks for the wishes, although my day will be quiet I plan to enjoy it to the full!
Pessimistic said on December 24, 2008
thanks for the wishes ..
hope u have a good day tomorrow
supagran said on December 24, 2008
I am also not feeling great, took some nurofen this morning. That pork looks absolutely delicious. Hope you get better quickly and enjoy your Christmas.
algoabay said on December 24, 2008
Hi, pity you feeling under the weather, hope you will fire on all cylinders soon.
You can be glad that you are in Cape Town and not closer to PE….you would have had us foe Christmas weekend just to enjoy ALL the delicious goodies you are preparing!!!!
Have a great and blessed time!
NARITHA said on December 24, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Penguin – thankyou ,thanx and thankyou
) xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Solataire – LOL! Sowweee….erm what do vegatarians eat at Christmas time?? Hmmmm, havent thought of that one before. Thanx so much for your get well wishes…Im feeling a bit better today and the cooler weather is much kinder
) Hope you also have a great Christmas xxx
lonely.at.home said on December 24, 2008
Sure hope these antibiotics do the trick!
This looks absolutely yummylicious!
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Half-pint – LOL! Indeed yes many eat ham who dont eat pork ;o) thanx for the honey reminder honey…..will get some at the health shop when i can find parking. I did take it before but havent done so this time yet. Enjoy the pork dish! Its really worth it. Where is hubby going and when??? And how long?? A browniegirl has to know all these things y’know?? Hugs xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Caprice – thanx so much.
) xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Colleen Figg – thanx so much for the get well wishes and Chrissie wishes. A quiet day will be most appreciated by me….tomorrow. We celebrate tonight for the first time in 30 years cos I want the day off tomorrow for a change
) xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Five – thankyou so much, first Christmas for Cody…what fun
) xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Supagran – thanx so much….sorry you poorly. Hope you also get well quick xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Maxine777 – LOL!! Just as well hey?? Thanx so much for the well wishes and Christmas wishes. Im almost done then I can rest
) xxx
Collywolly said on December 24, 2008
Beertjie – dankie beertjie HUGS xxx
alistair said on December 24, 2008
Thank you browniegirl.
Merry Christmas to you too.
Penny.
Cooksister said on December 24, 2008
Oh poor you – sick in the middle of summer AND it’s Christmas! I sympathise though – I got a lovely stuffy cold and croaky voice on Monday – the day of our company’s carol service, where I was singing in the choir! Hope you get over it soon and are fighting fit. Love this recipe – fruit with pork is always a happy marriage.
Wishing you and your family a happy and blessed Christmas and all the best for 2009
Moonz said on December 24, 2008
How are you feeling today doll? Hope the antiB is working its magic. Once again I hope it’s a wonderful one for you. HUGS xxx
xxx
PS Will mail you after Christmas and update you on the tragicomedy of my life