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Hearty Apple Pork Stew

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
120 min
TOTAL TIME
135 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Hearty Apple Pork Stew
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or more as needed
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup matchstick-cut apple strips
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Instructions
1
Prepare the pork by sprinkling it liberally with salt and pepper, ensuring an even distribution of seasonings.
2
Melt a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large cooking vessel over extremely high heat, allowing the pork to brown evenly in batches without overcrowding, approximately 7 minutes per batch.
3
Transfer the pork to a serving dish and set it aside.
4
Add sliced onions to the same cooking vessel; cook and stir constantly until they become translucent and develop a golden-brown edge, taking around 3 or 4 minutes.
5
Introduce minced garlic into the pot and cook until it emits a fragrant aroma, roughly 1 minute.
6
Stir in apple cider and apple cider vinegar to create a rich base for the dish.
7
Increase the heat to an extremely high level and add mustard and horseradish, blending them seamlessly into the mixture.
8
Return the browned pork pieces to the pot along with any accumulated juices, creating a harmonious union of flavors.
9
Pour in heavy cream and 1/4 cup of chicken broth; add additional chicken broth if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.
10
Add dried sage, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves to the pot; season with a pinch of salt to enhance the overall flavor profile.
11
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover it and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
12
Add sliced carrots, celery, and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pot; season with more black pepper for added depth.
13
Simmer uncovered until the meat is tender, approximately 1 hour.
14
Add frozen peas to the pot and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
15
For a thicker sauce, raise the heat and simmer until the desired consistency is achieved, taking 5 to 8 minutes.
16
Serve individual portions garnished with apple strips and chives.