Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 1/4 pounds pork neck skinless, boneless, rolled
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 5 sprigs lemon thyme fresh
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 strips lemon zest
  • green beans steamed, to serve
  • baby carrots steamed, to serve
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 3/4 ounces polenta
  • 2 ounces Parmesan cheese grated

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Brown pork. Set aside. Add onion, thyme, bay leaves and garlic. Cook for 3-4 mins, or until onion is soft. Add milk and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer. Return pork to pan. Bake, covered, for 3 hours, or until pork is very tender. Let cool slightly. Remove pork from pan and shred meat.
  • Meanwhile, for the creamy polenta, bring stock, milk and butter to a boil. Reduce heat and slowly whisk in polenta. Cook, stirring, for 10-15 mins, or until polenta comes away from sides of pan. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan. Season.
  • Serve pulled pork with creamy polenta, beans and carrots.