Pan-Fried Pork Neck
Soft and juicy inside, golden and crisp outside! Pan-fried pork neck is a quick, delicious way to feed your family or impress guests. Pairs with any side dish.
Updated : 18 August, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
400 grams
Pork neck
1 tablespoon
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
Dry spices
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Use vegetable oil, either olive or sunflower. Sunflower gives a milder crust flavor, olive a slight bitterness. Add spices to taste.
Step 2
Remove the pork neck from the fridge at least 1 hour before cooking for even internal temperature. Wash and pat dry. Slice across the grain about 0.4-0.6 in (1–1.5 cm) thick.
Step 3
Drizzle pork slices with lemon juice, sprinkle with pork spices, salt, and pepper. Marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. Blot before frying.
Step 4
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Fry pork about 5 minutes per side, adjusting for thickness and desired doneness. Grill pan gives a nice pattern.
Step 5
Remove skillet from heat, cover, and let pork rest 10 minutes for juices to redistribute.
Step 6
Serve hot with any side dish. Enjoy!