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Pork, Sweet Potato, and Apple Stew
Make this hearty stew at the first hint of fall. It's loaded sweet-and-savory flavors, deeply browned meat, and plenty of sweet potatoes.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h⏳ Prep: 45 min👤 Charlyne Mattox📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●dutch oven
- ●oven
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Season pork with fennel seeds and salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Brown pork in two batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, 10 to ⏱️ 14 minutes. Discard fat and return pork to Dutch oven.
2
Add stock, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook, loosely covered, until pork is tender but not falling apart, 50 to ⏱️ 55 minutes. Skim and discard any fat.
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3
Add sweet potatoes, fennel, and apple. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a strong simmer. Cook, loosely covered, until pork is very tender and vegetables are almost tender, 15 to ⏱️ 18 minutes.
4
Whisk together mustard and cornstarch in a bowl. Transfer ¼ cup broth to mustard mixture and whisk until smooth. Add to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until broth is slightly thickened and vegetables are fork-tender, 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with fennel fronds.
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