Pork and apple stew

Preparation

Slow cooker

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add pork cubes and sauté over medium heat for about 8 minutes, until browned on all sides. Transfer the cubes to the slow cooker.
2. Add the onions, garlic and bacon to the pan. Sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat. Transfer to slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, soy sauce and cider. Add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
3. Add the apple quarters and bake for 40 minutes at a high temperature.
4. Serve with green vegetables.

Simmered

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add onions, garlic and bacon. Sauté for 3 minutes over medium heat.
2. Add pork cubes and sauté for about 8 minutes, browning all sides. Pour in beef broth, soy sauce and cider. Add bay leaves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat. Cover halfway and simmer for 2 hours.
3. Add the apple quarters and cook for 20 minutes over a low heat.
4. Serve with green vegetables.