Pork Sauté with Aromatic Dry White Wine Ambelikos

Pork Stir-Fry with Aromatic White Wine

If you’re looking for a traditional Greek pork recipe that is easy, quick, and full of flavor, this pork stir-fry with white wine will delight you. It’s perfect for a Sunday family meal but also great for everyday home cooking.

✅ Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 800g pork neck or shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 pepper (red or green), sliced (optional)

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1 glass (150 ml) dry white wine (ideally Mavropetritis or Ampelikos)

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1 tsp thyme

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper

• Optional: mustard, a pinch of smoked paprika

Instructions:

1. In a deep frying pan or pot, sauté the pork in the olive oil over high heat until browned on all sides.

2. Add the onion and garlic and continue sautéing for 2-3 minutes.

3. Deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate for 1-2 minutes.

4. Add the herbs, salt, pepper, and if desired, mustard or paprika.

5. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.

6. Just before finishing, add the lemon juice.

Serve with:

• French fries or mashed potatoes

• Pilaf or rice

• Rustic bread to dip in the sauce

• Accompanied by Mavropetritis Dry White Wine

Tips for success:

• The better quality the wine, the better the flavor of the dish.

• For bolder flavors, add a little honey mustard or rosemary.

• The pepper adds color and a more Mediterranean taste.

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fats
~480 kcal | 36 g | 6 g | 32 g

(Values are approximate and depend on ingredients used)