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Main course · British

Norfolk Pork and Apple Braise

55 min Serves 4 ~411 kcal/serving ~£7.00 (£1.75/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendly

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Ingredients

  • 600 g pork shoulder, diced
  • 2 apples
  • 1 onion
  • 200 ml dry cider
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 20 g butter
  • 1 tsp dried sage

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
411 kcal
Protein
30.2 g
Carbohydrate
13.1 g
of which sugars
11.3 g
Fat
24.7 g
of which saturates
9.8 g
Fibre
2.4 g
Salt
0.71 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the butter in a large flameproof casserole and brown the diced pork shoulder in batches, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Fry the chopped onion in the same dish for 6 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Core and chop the apples into wedges and return the pork to the dish with the apples, dry cider, chicken stock and dried sage.

  4. 4

    Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 35 minutes until the pork is tender.

  5. 5

    Uncover and simmer for a further 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.

  6. 6

    Season to taste and serve with mashed potato or crusty bread.

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