Bramble Pork, Cabbage & Apple Skillet Pie

Ingredients

• ground pork500 g
• butter30 g
• leek, sliced1 large
• cabbage, shredded250 g
• apple, peeled and diced1 large
• wholegrain mustard1 tbsp
• vegetable stock150 ml
• potatoes, peeled and diced700 g
• milk60 ml
• salt and black pepperto taste

Method

1. 1Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
2. 2In a large ovenproof skillet, cook the leek in a little butter until softened.
3. 3Add the pork and brown it well, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.
4. 4Stir in cabbage, apple, mustard, and stock, then simmer until the liquid reduces and the cabbage turns silky.
5. 5Spread the mashed potatoes over the filling, roughing the top with a fork for extra crunch.
6. 6Bake at 210°C until the top is golden and the edges are bubbling, about 18–20 minutes.
7. 7Rest for 5 minutes before scooping into bowls.

Tips

• Use a tart apple for the best sweet-savory balance.
• If the filling seems loose, simmer it a minute longer before topping.
• Finish with chopped parsley or chives for brightness.

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