Pork And Port Casserole With Cranberries Chestnuts And Shallots

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This casserole brings together many of the traditional christmas flavours in one flavourful dish.

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Steps

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Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large flameproof casserole and brown the pork in batches over a high heat.

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Return all the meat to the casserole , add the coriander and flour and cook for 1 minute , stirring.

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Add the port and then the stock and seasoning and bring to a simmer.

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Cover and simmer for 1-1 hours until almost tender.

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Meanwhile , heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan and cook the shallots over medium heat for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Add the sugar and cook for a further 10 minutes until caramelised.

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Add to the pork and simmer , uncovered for 15 minutes.

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Stir in the cranberries and chestnuts and simmer for a further 15 minutes until the meat and shallots are tender.

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Ingredients

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vegetable oil, pork steaks, ground coriander, all-purpose flour, ruby port, chicken stock, shallot, light muscovado sugar, fresh cranberries, chestnuts, salt & freshly ground black pepper