Golden Mangalica Pork Roast
A showstopping Hungarian pork roast that's crispy outside and juicy inside, ready in under 30 minutes. High heat + quality pork + minimal seasoning lets the marbled meat shine.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs mangalica pork shoulder or pork belly (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 clove garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or Hungarian paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the pork completely dry with paper towels, rubbing both sides and all creases.
- 2
Season generously all over with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and thyme or paprika.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Sear the pork 4 minutes per side without moving — the surface should be deep golden brown.
- 5
Transfer the skillet to a preheated 400°F oven and roast 12–14 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 145°F at the thickest point.
- 6
Rest the pork 5 minutes on a cutting board before slicing. Serve hot with pan juices spooned over.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel)
- meat thermometer
- paper towels
- cutting board
- kitchen knife
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