CREAMY PORK & PEAR CASSOULET

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Pork loin and pear slices in a cider and double cream sauce make for a wonderful autumnal dinner for four

Provided by Katie Marshall

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp vegetable oil
400g pork loin steak, cut into strips
2 medium onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
small pack sage leaves, chopped
2 tbsp plain flour
500ml bottle apple or pear cider
2 medium pears, cored and each cut into 8 slices
100ml double cream
crusty bread, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat half the oil in a medium saucepan or flameproof casserole over a high heat. Season the pork and fry for 3-4 mins, then transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil and onion. Soften for 8 mins, then add the garlic and fry for another 2 mins.
  • Add the sage and flour, stir and cook for 1 min. Increase the heat, then pour in the cider and bubble for 4 mins. Return the pork and juices to the pan, season, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 mins.
  • Add the pear slices, stir and cook for another 10 mins. Stir through the cream, season, then divide between bowls and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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