Braised Cabbage, Pear and Pork Stew with Mustard Croutons

Ingredients

• pork shoulder, diced500 g
• cabbage, shredded4 cups
• pear, diced1 large
• onion, chopped1
• garlic, minced2 cloves
• chicken stock2 cups
• wholegrain mustard1 tbsp
• white bread, cubed2 cups
• butter2 tbsp
• salt and black pepperto taste

Method

1. 1Brown the pork in a heavy pot until nicely colored, then remove and set aside.
2. 2Cook the onion and garlic in the same pot until softened.
3. 3Add the cabbage and pear, stirring until the cabbage begins to wilt.
4. 4Return the pork, pour in the stock, and simmer covered until the stew thickens slightly and the pork is tender.
5. 5Toss bread cubes with butter and mustard, then toast them in a hot skillet or oven until crisp.
6. 6Season the stew well and serve topped with the mustard croutons.

Tips

• Cut the pear fairly firm so it keeps a little shape in the stew.
• If the stew tastes flat, a small extra spoon of mustard sharpens everything at the end.

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