Apple and Pork Stew

This apple and pork stew recipe simmers pork, potatoes, wine, broth, and herbs with apples that lend a gentle note of sweetness to this comforting meal.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 617 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 red onion, diced
• 2 cups dry red wine
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 pound new potatoes, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
• 1 large Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored and diced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss pork with flour in a medium bowl; shake off any excess flour. Cook pork until brown on all sides. Remove to a plate; set aside.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium-low; melt butter. Add onion, shallot, garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes; cook 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Add broth, wine, apple, and pork. Cover and cook until potatoes and apple are tender, and pork is cooked through, about 45 minutes.