Rich Pork Casserole Food

SLOW COOKER PORK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat your slow cooker. Drizzle the oil in a wide frying pan over a high heat. Season the pork, then add to the hot pan. Avoid overcrowding the meat - you may want to do this in batches. Cook until deep brown all over, then transfer to the slow cooker. Add the onion and leeks to the frying pan and cook for a few mins, until they soften. Add a splash of water and scrape any tasty bits from the bottom, then tip everything into the slow cooker. Add the carrot, herbs, stock cube, mustard and vinegar, season, then add enough water to just cover the ingredients. Stir, then set your slow cooker on low for 6-8 hrs, or high for 5-6 hrs.
• In a saucepan, mix the cornflour and honey with 1-2 tsp of liquid from the slow cooker, until you have a smooth paste. Add 100ml more liquid, bring to a simmer until thickened, then stir back into the casserole. Serve with mash or dumplings, scattered with thyme leaves.

PORK & APPLE STEW WITH PARSLEY & THYME DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a flameproof and ovenproof dish. Add the onions, celery, bay and thyme, and fry for about 8 mins until softened. Add the pork and cook for a few mins until it changes colour, but it doesn't need to brown as you don't want to overcook it.
• Stir in the mustard powder, garlic, flour and vinegar, then pour in the bouillon, stirring to prevent any lumps forming.
• Add the apple, leeks and carrots, bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 1 hr, stirring occasionally, until the pork and vegetables are tender.
• When the stew is nearly cooked, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. To make the dumplings, tip the flour, baking powder, mustard powder, parsley and thyme into a bowl and stir to combine. Put the yogurt in a jug, make up to 100ml with water, then stir in the oil. Lightly stir the liquid into the flour to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. Divide the dough equally into eight and shape into balls. Drop them on top of the stew, drizzling each one with the remaining oil. Bake for 20 mins until the dumplings are golden. Scatter with the extra thyme, if you like, before serving.

PORK RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Use whatever type of rice you prefer and cook it halfway according to whatever method you prefer while continuing with the rest of the prep work.
• Trim fat from pork, cut in strips 1 inch wide and 2 inches long.
• Brown pork in oil then add salt, pepper, chili powder, onions, and celery.
• Cook 5 minutes stirring frequently.
• Mix in tomatoes, Tobasco and optional items if desired.
• Bring to a boil, cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
• Add the half cooked rice and mix lightly.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• Turn into a greased 3-quart casserole.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes.

RICH DEVILED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Trim fat from pork chops.
• Slash the sides with a knife, in two or three places.
• Brown the chops in oil.
• Place the chops in a single layer in a large cooking dish.
• Blend all remaining ingredients together and pour over the pork chops.
• Cover with tinfoil and bake for 1 hour in a 350°F oven.

RICH PORK CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat a small amount of oil in a large saucepan. Add pork and fry until browned.
• Add carrots, shallots and garlic and sautee for 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle in flour and cook for one minute.
• Pour in hot stock, thyme, worcestershire sauce, tom puree and seasoning, stir well.
• Simmer for 20 minutes until thickened and carrots are tender.
• Serve with lots of creamy mashed potato and crisp steamed cauliflower (or veg of choice).