Pork Stew With Prunes and Apples

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Sounds weird but one I want to try."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 yellow onions, quartered
• 2 carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch slices
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup beef stock or 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• pepper, to taste
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (about 1 1/2 lb.)
• 8 ounces medium mushrooms
• 12 dried prunes
• 2 tart apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the oil.
2. Add in cubed pork; stir/saute for about 5 minutes or until browned.
3. Add in onions, carrots, and garlic; saute for 2 minutes.
4. Add in stock, sage, allspice, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
5. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
6. Add in the potatoes and mushrooms; bring to a boil.
7. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
8. Add in prunes and apples; simmer about 5-10 minutes or until meat, vegetables, and fruit are tender.
9. For a thicker stew, blend flour and water in a cup.
10. Stir mixture into stew for 2-3 minutes or until thickened.