Schwartz Somerset Pork Casserole Mix, 36g

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You’ll have seen those little sachets of casserole mix in the supermarkets – the ones you just add to water. Step 2 Reduce heat to medium and add remaining 1tsp oil to casserole. Add shallots, pancetta and apple wedges and cook for 10min, until apples are tender. Add garlic and cook for 1min. Throw in some potatoes, onions and leeks and a few other flavouring ingredients and you have a warming and comforting stew that will brighten up the coldest winter day. Why I think you'll love this dish If you can’t find cider or would prefer not to use it, substitute with cloudy apple juice with one teaspoon apple cider vinegar mixed in. Creamy pork and cider casserole with crème fraiche is fantastic. But you can still get the creaminess with a splash of double cream, soured cream, or Greek or natural yoghurt.

baby carrots– these little carrots are delicious in stew – just top and tail them and give them a scrub. For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home. You may also like For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.

Step 1. Heat oil in the pot using the Sauté function and brown the pork in batches until nicely coloured. You might want to do this in a large skillet over medium high heat instead. Don’t overcrowd the pork as it will stew rather than brown. Add salt, pepper and the chopped garlic. Pour over the marinade and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour over a low heat. You can make your own casserole recipe mix with just a few ingredients you’re likely to have in the store cupboard and you can switch around the flavours to suit yourself. Basic Casserole Recipe Mix

A good quality peeler is such an invaluable piece of kitchen kit! A swivel blade has not only made my potato peeling so much more joyful (I know I need to get a life) but is also perfect for peeling lemons for this recipe. Get the complete list of ingredients and full instructions for making this slow-cooker pork casserole on the printable recipe card at the end of this post** While I think this pork and apple cider casserole recipe is perfect, there are a few things you could do differently. CiderIf you don’t have a flameproof and heatproof dish, start in a large pan on the hob before transferring to a lidded ovenproof dish to bake. How to Make Pork and Cider Casserole – Step-by-Step Instructions

Wholegrain mustard - you can use Dijon mustard or English mustard, but adjust the amount according to the heat of the mustard. I have used wholegrain mustard in this recipe, which is quite mild. Melt the butter in a large, lidded, flameproof, heatproof dish over medium heat on the hob. Step Two Turn the oven to 180°C/fan160°C/gas 4. Peel the potatoes and carefully cut them in half, then into quarters. Peel the carrots and cut each carrot into about 4 or 5 even pieces.Add the pancetta to the pan, cook for 1 min, then add the shallots and garlic, and sauté for 2 mins. Pour in the wine and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan, then allow to reduce by half. Vegetables - this is up to you, but at the very least I would use potatoes, onions and leeks. You can add other root vegetables such as carrots, parsnips and swedes. I also like to add plenty of chopped mushrooms. You can use any mushrooms you like. I like to use brown chestnut mushrooms, but white button mushrooms or large portobello mushrooms work just as well. Although ‘dump and start’ recipes are very popular, browning the meat is essential to add flavour to your stew. Meanwhile, in another pan, dry-fry the lardons until crispy. Remove, set aside, then fry the shallots, onion and celery for a few minutes, to soften slightly. If you've been following the blog, then you know I've been obsessed with making casseroles. I mean, they're just so simple to put together and make for the perfect busy weeknight dinner or satisfying leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.