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Diced Pork and Apple Stew

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Wondering what to do with a pack of diced pork? This easy peasy Diced Pork and Apple Stew is your answer! Tender pork is enhanced beautifully by tangy bramley apples and root vegetables cooked in a delicious pork gravy. Plus, it’s quick to prep, a real crowdpleaser and it will make your kitchen smell wonderful!

Diced Pork and Apple Stew

 

Why I love stew…

I am a huge fan of ‘stew’ – it’s definitely one of my favourite meals. A stew is so easy to make and also the type of meal that is so much better than the sum of its parts, thanks to the fact that everything cooks in the gravy. This results in tender meat, wonderfully flavoursome vegetables and a gravy that is so much better than when it went into the pot – thanks to all the flavour the meat and veg have imparted into it.

Overheat shot of Diced Pork and Apple Stew, mashed potatoes and green veg

 

Diced Pork and Apple Stew

If stew is one of my favourite meals, then this easy Diced Pork and Apple Stew is definitely one of my favourite stews. The addition of a bramley apple really takes this pork stew to the next level. It’s kind of like a roast pork dinner, but in a super simple ‘prep it and forget it’ one pot format, that lets the oven do all the work. Perfect for busy evenings and hectic weekends.

And it’s so easy peasy to make. Simply fry the meat and veg, add the stock and apple, and then put it in the oven and leave it alone until it’s ready.

Fried pork on a plate next to fried stew vegetables in a cast iron pot - prep shot for Diced Pork and Apple Stew

 

What to serve with pork and apple stew?

There are a couple of ways you could go here.

If you want to make this quick and easy… and only have 1 pot to wash up at the end, then serve this with bread or baked potatoes. (I like to pop a few jacket potatoes in the oven when I turn the oven on – just before I make the stew. By the time the stew is cooked, the potatoes will be cooked too!)

Alternatively, if you have a little more time on your hands, you can serve this stew with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Serving the stew like this makes a great low effort alternative to a roast dinner!

You could also serve the stew with dumplings on top (just follow the steps in this recipe).

Overhead of Diced Pork and Apple Stew on a plate with mashed potatoes and green vegetables

 

What to drink with pork and apple stew?

My preference is to serve this pork and apple stew with white wine – I personally find red wine often overpowers pork and I also feel red wine clashes with the tart flavour of the bramley apple.

The best options would be a French Chardonnay (for example White Burgundy), white wines from Bordeaux (and any other Sauvignon-Semillion blend) or a South African Chenin Blanc. A dry Alsace or German Riesling would also work well.

If you prefer red, go for something like a Cotes du Rhone or a Chianti.

Another great pairing would be cider – which obviously goes brilliantly with both pork and apples.

 

Make it your own

This recipe is so adaptable.

You could swap the diced pork for diced chicken, turkey, lamb or beef. (Though leave out the apple if you are doing this with lamb or beef, and cook the stew for an extra 30 minutes.)

You could make this veggie by leaving the meat out altogether and instead adding in some Quorn ‘chicken’ pieces, thickly sliced Quorn sausages or simply some extra veg (a parsnip, for example, works really well here.)

And of course, you could swap the suggested veggies for any veggies you like (or have lurking at the back of the fridge) – for example: parsnips, celeriac, turnips, potatoes, onions…

Diced Pork and Apple Stew

 

Can pork and apple stew be reheated?

Yes, absolutely. Simply put any leftover stew into a plastic, lidded container and place it in the fridge, where it will keep for up to 3 days.

To reheat, place the stew in a saucepan and add a splash of water. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until piping hot all the way through.

Alternatively reheat this Pork and Apple Stew in the microwave until piping hot all the way through.

 

Can pork and apple stew be frozen?

Definitely! Simply put the cooked and cooled stew into a plastic, lidded container and place it in the freezer, where it will keep for up to 1 month. Defrost for overnight in the fridge and reheat as above. 

Diced Pork and Apple Stew on a plate with mashed potatoes and green vegetables

 

If you like this recipe…

…you might also like:

  • Beef and Ale Stew with Dumplings
  • Roast Chicken Leftovers Stew with Easy Peasy Dumplings
  • Easy One Pot Irish Lamb Stew
  • Easy Roast Pork with Perfect Crackling
  • Pork, Parsnip and Apple Traybake

 

Diced Pork and Apple Stew
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Diced Pork and Apple Stew

Wondering what to do with a pack of diced pork? This easy peasy Diced Pork and Apple Stew is your answer! Tender pork is enhanced beautifully by tangy bramley apples and root vegetables cooked in a delicious pork gravy. Plus, it’s quick to prep, a real crowdpleaser and it will make your kitchen smell wonderful!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 491kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 500 g diced pork (I used a pack of ready-diced pork topside from the supermarket)
  • 500 g swede (roughly 1 small swede or half a large swede) peeled and cut into 1cm / ½inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1cm / ½inch long chunks
  • 200 g mushrooms (ideally chestnut mushrooms) cut in half
  • 1 large leek thickly sliced
  • 1 chicken or pork stock cube (I used 1 Kallo organic chicken stock cube)
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour (US – cornstarch)
  • 800 ml boiling hot water
  • 1 large cooking apple (bramley apple) peeled, cored and cut into 4 pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Baked potatoes or mashed potatoes and green vegetables to serve (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200C / 180C fan / gas mark 6 / 400F.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large ovenproof, flameproof pot or frying pan (see Note 1).
  • Heat the oil over a high heat for one minute. Add the pork and fry, stirring regularly, until the pork is browned all over. Remove the pork and juices onto a plate.
  • Return the pot or pan to the heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the swede, carrots, mushrooms and leek and fry, stirring frequently, until all the vegetables are lightly browned all over.
  • Meanwhile mix the stock cube and cornflour (US – cornstarch) with a small amount of cold water to create a paste, then add the boiling hot water slowly and mix together until thoroughly combined with no lumps.
  • Return the pork to the pot and add the stock cube / cornflour mixture, plus salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, add the bramley apple quarters, and then pop a lid on the pot and put the stew in the preheated oven.
  • Cook the stew for 1 hour 15 minutes and serve with either baked potatoes or mashed potatoes and green vegetables.

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Notes

  1. The ideal dish to cook this in is a 'Le Creuset' style cast iron pot (dutch oven) that is able to be heated on the hob and go in the oven, as this saves on washing up. However, if you don’t have an ovenproof pot that can also be used on the hob, simply cook the stew in a frying pan or large saucepan, then transfer to a lidded ovenproof dish before cooking. Cook the stew for an extra 5 minutes in the oven to make up for the fact that the ovenproof dish was cold.
  2. Suitable for freezing.
  3. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Facts
Diced Pork and Apple Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Cholesterol 90mg30%
Sodium 363mg16%
Potassium 1134mg32%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 8038IU161%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 102mg10%
Iron 3mg17%
* % Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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  1. Chloe Edges says

    4th November 2020 at 10:16 am

    Yes! Any excuse for pork!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      4th November 2020 at 10:49 am

      Haha – my thoughts too! 😀

      Reply
  2. Corina Blum says

    4th November 2020 at 2:24 pm

    It looks delicious! I’m getting really into stews this year as my kids seem to be a bit more willing to eat them than they used to be. They’ve always loved curries but now I can get away with other flavours too so I’m trying to make the most of it while it lasts!

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      6th November 2020 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Corina 😀 Good to hear your kids are getting into stews. My kids love them as the meat is so tender and the flavour is more intense (they are right little foodies – haha!) Eb x

      Reply
  3. Janice says

    4th November 2020 at 7:51 pm

    Pork and apple are such a good combination. A wonderful easy and comforting one-pot.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      6th November 2020 at 11:25 am

      Thanks Janice – they really are! Eb 🙂

      Reply
  4. Midge @ Peachicks' Bakery says

    6th November 2020 at 12:22 pm

    The Peas would devour this! What a great flavour combination Thanks for sharing with #CookBlogShare 🙂

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th November 2020 at 10:01 am

      Aw – that’s good to hear! Thanks Midge 😀

      Reply
  5. Cat | Curly's Cooking says

    8th November 2020 at 9:51 pm

    Pork is my absolute favourite, especially with apple. This is definitely my kind of food and perfect for this time of year.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      9th November 2020 at 10:02 am

      Mine too! It’s sooo good 😀

      Reply
  6. Charlotte says

    9th December 2020 at 1:48 pm

    Could this be cooked in a slow cooker? What would be the recommended cooking time.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      10th December 2020 at 9:40 am

      Hi Charlotte, I’m sure that can be done in a slow cooker… However I have never tried it so I am not 100% sure of the timings. My guess would be 4 hours on high and 6-8 hours on low, but that’s only a guess, I am afraid. Do let me know if you try it and how it turns out! Eb 🙂

      Reply
    • Cath says

      2nd February 2021 at 1:13 pm

      Very tasty, I used butternut squash instead of swede.
      Cooked in the slow cooker for 4 hours.
      Will definitely cook again
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Eb Gargano says

        3rd February 2021 at 10:06 am

        Aw, yay! I am so happy to hear that. Love the idea of using butternut squash too 😀

        Reply
  7. Bev says

    7th January 2022 at 4:30 pm

    OMG I never thought I would eat stew again as it was one of my most hated meals ever since I was a child. I was brought up in a children’s home where I was abused and was forced to eat food that made me physically sick and stew was the main one. But I saw this recipe and showed it my son and he said give it a go it looks different. So I did and my god am I glad I did it was absolutely delicious and not like the horrible stew I was given as a child. The only change I made was I added butternut squash instead of swede as I still can’t eat that to this day. Thank you so much for sharing your delicious recipes this is now on my favourites list as me and my son really enjoyed it.

    Reply
    • Eb Gargano says

      10th January 2022 at 8:35 am

      Oh wow. I am so sorry to hear about your bad experiences in your childhood. But I am so delighted that you tried my recipe and enjoyed it so much. And good to hear it works well with butternut squash too! Eb 🙂

      Reply

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