Simple Dinners: Pork & apple cider stew

Savour a taste of the countryside with this rustic dish that is full of rich Somerset flavours.

50 mins

2-3

Easy

• 1 pack Field & Flower Pork Belly Pieces (350g)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 200g carrots, peeled and diced
• 400g potatoes, peeled and diced
• 240ml apple cider
• 240ml chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Serve with fresh, chopped parsley to garnish

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent.

2. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for another minute. Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot.

3. Remove the sous vide pork belly pieces from the packaging and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut into bite-sized pieces if desired. Push the vegetables to the side of the pot and add the pork belly pieces. Sear the pork on all sides until golden brown and slightly crispy.

4. Pour in the apple cider and chicken or vegetable broth. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and pepper.

5. Bring the stew to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the flavours have melded.

6. Ladle the pork and apple cider stew into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of colour and freshness.

Part of our Simple Dinners Pork Belly Pieces recipe series. See our other recipes here:

Pork carnitas burrito
Pork & apple cider stew