Oven-Baked Pork with Mustard in Foil

Wonderfully tasty, mouthwatering, and juicy — perfect for a special occasion! Pork baked in foil with mustard comes out remarkably fragrant, soft, tender, and cooked through. Season it with whatever spices you like, and serve it with any sauce you please, as an appetizer or a main course.

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:
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Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 30 % 13 g
Fats 70 % 31 g
Carbohydrates 0 % 0 g
338 kcal
GI: 0 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

  1. Step 1:

    Step 1

    How do you bake pork with mustard in foil? Gather the ingredients from the list. If needed, thaw the meat ahead of time. Choose your spice blend to taste.

  2. Step 2:

    Step 2

    Wash the pork and pat it thoroughly dry with a paper towel. Peel the garlic and cut it into long slivers. Make slits in the meat with the tip of a sharp knife and tuck the garlic into them.

  3. Step 3:

    Step 3

    Stir the mustard together with the herbs and salt, and rub it all over the pork. Let the meat sit for at least an hour — 3 to 4 hours is even better.

  4. Step 4:

    Step 4

    Wrap the meat in foil and put it in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 60 minutes. Adjust the exact time and temperature to your own oven.

  5. Step 5:

    Step 5

    After about 35–45 minutes, unwrap the meat and return it to the oven for another 10–20 minutes to brown.

  6. Step 6:

    Step 6

    If you use the convection setting, it will take less time, so keep an eye on it.

  7. Step 7:

    Step 7

    Serve the finished mustard pork sliced into portions with a sharp knife.

  • Keep in mind that how well you thaw the ingredients has a lot to do with the quality and taste of the finished dish. For how to avoid mistakes and pick the best method, see the article on thawing.
  • For how to make the most of foil in cooking, see the article "Aluminum foil — a helper in the kitchen and around the house." It's full of useful information, tips, and hacks.
  • Remember that every oven is different. The temperature and cooking time may differ from what's given in the recipe. To make any baked dish a success, take advantage of the helpful notes on how ovens behave!

Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish

  • Garlic - 143  kcal/100g
  • Salt - 0  kcal/100g
  • Herb mixture - 259  kcal/100g
  • Dijon mustard - 143  kcal/100g
  • Pork neck - 343  kcal/100g

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