Wonderful Pork And Cider Casserole Recipes

WONDERFUL PORK AND CIDER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a oven-proof Dutch oven, combine the cider, fresh garlic (if using), broth, onion, celery, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, salt, paprika and pepper, add in the cubed pork; heat to boiling, reduce heat, simmer partially covered until the pork is tender (about 1 hour).
• Mix the evaporated milk with the egg yolk; stir into the pork mixture.
• On a small plate, work the butter and flour together; whisk into pork mixture in the pot.
• Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Stir in lime juice.
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Transfer the pork mixture into a 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
• Arrange the sliced apples evenly over the top.
• Sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 20-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

BRITISH PORK AND CIDER CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 325 F / 170 C / Gas 3.
• Heat a large flameproof casserole over medium heat. Add half of the butter and heat to foaming. Add half of the cubed pork and fry for 10 minutes until golden and brown, stirring from time to time. Take care not to burn. Remove the cooked pork and repeat with the remaining butter and pork.
• Heat a frying pan until hot and dry fry the bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. Fry the onion, celery, and shallots in the same pan until slightly soft.
• Place all the vegetables, bacon, and pork in the casserole. Add the cider and stock, bring to a gentle simmer on the stovetop then cover with a tight-fitting lid and place in the heated oven. Cook for 2 hours or until the pork is tender. Check from time to time to make sure the liquid hasn't dried out. When cooked, remove from the oven.
• Mix the cornstarch with the water to form a thick paste. Add the paste plus the mustard, tarragon, and crème fraîche to the casserole dish and stir thoroughly.
• Gently cook on the stovetop until the sauce has thickened slightly. Serve. Note: This casserole is flavored with tarragon, a lovely combination with pork, but use the softly flavored French tarragon variety or the dish will be overpowered. You can substitute the tarragon with your favorite herb although, if using stronger herbs, you might want to reduce the quantity, especially if it's sage or rosemary, as these also would overpower the dish.