Posted on: November 25, 2009
Baby, It’s Cold Outside … What’s For Dinner?
Get ready for a long winter’s night the easy way. Break out your slow cooker and get ready for a hearty meal made easy.
Pork & Cider Stew
2 medium sweet potatoes (1-1/4 lb), peeled and cut in 3/4-inch pieces
3 small parsnips or carrots, peeled and cut in 1/2-inch slices
1 cup chopped onion
2-lb boneless pork shoulder, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried sage
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup apple cider
Layer sweet potatoes, parsnips/carrots, onion, pork and apple in a 3-1/2-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir flour, salt, sage, thyme and pepper in a small bowl to mix. Add cider, stir until smooth. Pour over meat and vegetables. Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours until pork and sweet potatoes are tender when pierced.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving): 631 calories, 34g protein, 47g carbohydrates, 6g fiber, 33g fat (11g saturated), 129mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium. Serves 5.
“Woman’s Day Thursday Night is Hearty Meat” (Filipacchi, 2009)