Celtic Pork and Apple Stew

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Celtic Pork and Apple Stew

Celtic Pork and Apple Stew one-pot dishes have been made from ancient times and this dish represents a classic Iron Age stew using those Celtic sacred Halloween components of pork and apples. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic traditional version of: Celtic Pork and Apple Stew.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

100 minutes

Total Time:

120 minutes

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Tags : Wild Food Pork Recipes Vegetable Recipes British Recipes

This is an ancient-inspired stew of pork with apples (these have a natural affinity) that's been re-created using authentic ingredients and techniques.

Ingredients:

1.2kg pork meat, cubed
2 tbsp fat (or oil)
2 leeks, chopped
400g greens (strong greens like turnip tops, collard greens, kale are best), chopped
400g wild mushrooms, sliced
3 turnips, peeled and chopped
3 cooking apple, peeled, cored and quartered
70g hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
200ml cider
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp chives
1 tsp dried sage, crumbled
1 tbsp mustard seeds, ground (wild to be authentic or substitute black mustard seeds)
salt, to taste

As always, if you're not completely certain in recognizing a wild plant, do not pick it. However, this basic guide to wild edible plants is provided as a basic guide.

Method:

Add the fat (or oil) to a large casserole or pot and use to fry the pork and leeks until the meat is nicely browned (about 8 minutes). Add the mushrooms and turnips and cook for 2 minutes then add the herbs, spices and cider along with 800ml water. Bring the mixture to a boil then add the apples.

Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for about 90 minutes, or until the pork is truly tender. Season to taste, then serve ladled into bowls and top with the hazelnuts. Accompany with chunks of warm crusty Breads.

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