BRAISED PORK WITH PRUNES

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Delicious and comforting pork and prune dish that takes only ten minutes to prepare

Provided by Jane Hornby

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
600g pork shoulder, roughly cut into 5cm chunks
small knob butter
1 onion , sliced
1 tbsp plain flour
2 large glasses fruity rosé or white wine
300ml chicken stock
140g dried prunes (about 12)
handful fresh parsley , chopped, to serve

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a flame-proof casserole pan and cook the pork, turning occasionally, until it is golden brown all over, about 10 mins. You need plenty of space in the pan, so cook in 2 batches if the meat starts to steam. Remove from the pan to a plate. Tip out any burnt bits, then add the butter and cook the onion for 3-5 mins until softened.
Stir in the flour, then return the pork and juices to the pan. Pour over the wine and enough stock to cover the meat. Bring to the boil, reduce to a simmer, put the lid on and cook for 45 mins, stirring occasionally. Tip in the prunes, top up with stock or water if the meat isn't covered, and cook 45 mins more, uncovered, until really tender. Serve sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 0.54 milligram of sodium