SOMERSET CIDER STEW

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Provided by Denise Gregory

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp paprika
1 1/2 lb lean pork, cubed
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 pt dry cider
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 leeks, thickly sliced
1 red pepper, de-seeded & sliced
2 cooking apples, peeled, cored & thickly sliced
salt & black pepper
2 tsp cornflour blended in a little cold water, until smooth
3 Tbsp single cream

Steps:

1. Mix the flour & paprika in a plastic bag, add the pork & shake until the meat is evenly coated. Heat oil in a stew pan or flameproof casserole. Add the pork & fry until lightly browned all over. Stir in any remaining flour from the bag.
2. Gradually stir in the dry cider & bring to the boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover the pan or casserole & cook for 1 hour.
3. Stir in mushrooms, leeks, red pepper & apples. Cover & simmer for a further 10 minutes. Season with salt & pepper.
4. Stir in the blended cornflour & simmer for 15 minutes, stirring all the time until the sauce has thickened & is smooth.
5. Leave to cool for about 5 minutes, then stir in the cream. Gently heat through. Serve with unpeeled new potatoes or mashed potato.