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Pork Klephtiko
🇬🇷 Greek

Pork Klephtiko

🇬🇷 Greek

Wraps of pork baked in paper parcels until the aromas explode at the table. Ready in 58 minutes including prep.

Prep 18 min Cook 40 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream200 ml
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, sliced into rings
  • Lemon1
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp, for the dish
  • Dried Oregano1 tsp
  • Cheese100 g, grated
  • Pork500 g, cubed
  • Fresh Dill1 handful

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C and butter or oil a baking dish.

  2. 2

    Layer the onion over the base, season, then nestle in the pork.

  3. 3

    Pour the cream around the edges, scatter over the cheese and the dried oregano.

  4. 4

    Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbling at the rim and burnished on top.

  5. 5

    Rest for 5 minutes so it sets, then spoon out with the pan juices and plenty of black pepper.

Chef's tip

Every oven runs hot or cold; start checking 5 minutes early.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Easy Kleftiko Recipe | Slow Cooked Pork with Greek Flavors · on YouTube