# Braised Pork Collar with Apples and Thyme

Recipe by [Yuki Tanabe](https://fridge.menu/en/u/yukitanabe)

A slow-braised pork collar with onions, leeks, apple juice and beer, finished with thyme and served with creamy mash.

Servings: 6 · Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Meat

Contains: gluten, milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs Pork collar
- 2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — diced
- 2 pcs [Leek](https://fridge.menu/en/i/leek) — sliced into rings
- 6 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 5 pcs [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — whole peppercorns
- 3 pcs [Bay leaf](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bay-leaf)
- 2 pcs [Rosemary](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rosemary) — fresh sprigs
- 1 bunch [Thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/thyme) — fresh
- 400 ml [Pressed apple juice](https://fridge.menu/en/i/apple-juice)
- 400 ml [Beer](https://fridge.menu/en/i/beer)
- 1 tsp [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — for frying
- 2 pcs [Carrot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/carrot) — finely diced
- 1 pcs [Leek](https://fridge.menu/en/i/leek) — sliced into thin rings
- 1 pcs [Apple](https://fridge.menu/en/i/apple) — sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 2 kg [Potato](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato)
- 110 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 200 ml [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 1 pinch [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 50 ml [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley) — finely chopped
- 1 bunch [Thyme](https://fridge.menu/en/i/thyme) — fresh

## Steps

1. Heat the butter in a pot and sear the pork collar on all sides, then remove and set aside on a plate.
2. Put the onion, carrot, leek, garlic and peppercorns into the pot and fry over medium heat until the onion softens.
3. Add the seared meat along with the bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, apple juice and beer.
4. Cover with a lid and braise for 1 1/2 – 2 hours over low heat. (120 min)
5. Boil the potatoes in unsalted water until tender.
6. Warm the milk in a small pan to about 50°C.
7. Mash the hot, freshly cooked potatoes with butter, then whip with a mixer, gradually adding the warm milk, until the texture is creamy, light and velvety. Season with salt, pepper and freshly grated nutmeg.
8. Remove the meat from the pot, strain the sauce, discard the strained-out solids. (10 min)
9. Return the meat and sauce to the pot along with the carrot and leek.
10. Simmer for 10 minutes, add the apple, butter, salt and pepper. (10 min)
11. Serve sprinkled with fresh thyme and roughly chopped parsley, together with the mashed potatoes.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/braised-pork-neck-with-apples-i527s2l0

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