Braised Pork and Apple Stew

By davidv

To be prepared in K29210 — Cook's Essentials® Porcelain Enamel 4-piece Square Casserole Set
(2-1/2 qt. deep casserole)

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 8 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 pork tenderloin (about 1 lb.), cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
• 1/4 tsp. each salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 2 apples (your favorite variety), cored and cut into 8 wedges each
• 4 small red potatoes, quartered
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 3 Tbsp. honey-Dijon mustard
• 2 Tbsp. chopped rosemary

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, add the bacon and render until slightly crisp. Add the onion and pork and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 — 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until nicely colored.

Add flour, stir to form a roux, and cook for 1 — 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cider, potatoes, carrots, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil.

Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 — 20 minutes until potatoes are tender. Add apples and cook an additional 5 — 10 minutes. Stir in mustard and rosemary and serve.