Description
Indulge in the warm and comforting flavors of Pork Stew with Bacon, Apples, and Prunes. This hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, offering a beautiful balance of savory and sweet notes. The succulent pork shoulder, enriched with crispy bacon, tender apples, and sweet prunes, simmers to perfection, making it an unforgettable meal that will satisfy every palate. Easy to prepare and even better as leftovers, this stew is ideal for meal prep. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread for a truly delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ – 4 lb pork shoulder
- ½ lb bacon
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 x 500 ml can hard cider (or apple juice)
- 1 cup prunes
- 2 apples
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Grainy mustard
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh thyme
Instructions
- Trim and cut the pork into chunks. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Brown the pork in a Dutch oven with olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook bacon until crispy; remove excess fat.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot, then deglaze with cider.
- Add mustards, thyme, browned pork, chicken broth; simmer for about an hour.
- Stir in prunes and bacon; add apple slices last to maintain texture.
- Thicken with cornstarch slurry before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg