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Pork, apple and squash stew

Portions:
4
Preparation:
25 min.
Cooking:
7 hours at low intensity

Ingredients

  • 500 ml (2 cups) sodium-reduced chicken broth
  • 45 ml (3 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) curry powder
  • 1.25 ml (¼ tsp.) cinnamon
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) minced garlic
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) grated ginger
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • 600 g (about 1 ⅓ lb) stewing pork cubes
  • 2 apples, diced
  • ½ butternut squash, peeled and cubed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. In slow cooker, combine broth, flour, herbs, curry powder, cinnamon, garlic, onion and ginger.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown pork cubes on all sides for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3.  Add pork cubes, apples and squash to slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.

Freezing apples

Apples are easy to freeze, so you can always have some on hand. The procedure is simple. First, peel the apples and cut them into the desired size. Place the pieces in a bowl and add 25 ml (5 tsp.) lemon juice per liter (4 cups) of apples, then toss to coat. Arrange the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the freezer for 1 hour. When firm, place in a freezer bag. Remove the air from the bag and seal, then place the bag in the freezer. This way, you can use only the quantity you need!