Cider Pork Stew With Cheddar Dumplings


A wonderful one-pot meal. Serve with a spinach salad to complete the meal. Recipe comes from pillsbury classic cookbook, september 1996.

Steps


In a 1-gallon plastic bag combine the 3 tbsps flour , 1 tsp salt , thyme and black pepper.
Mix well.
Add pork cubes , close bag and shake to evenly coat meat.
Place the coated pork on waxed paper.
Reserving remaining flour mixture.
In heavy 4-quart saucepan , heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Add the coated pork cubes.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until evenly browned , stirring occasionally.
Add remaining stew ingredients except for the 2 tbsp water.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat.
Cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes or until pork is tender , stirring occasionally.
Combine 2 tbsp water and reserved flour mixture in a small bowl.
Blend until smooth and add to stew.
Cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until stew thickens.
Lightly spoon the flour into measuring cup level off.
In a medium bowl , combine the 1 cup flour , baking powder and 1 / 4 tsp salt mixing well.
Add buttermilk , cheese and parsley.
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Drop by tablespoons o.

Ingredients


all-purpose flour, salt, ground thyme, black pepper, boneless pork chop, canola oil, apple cider, water, sweet potatoes, red baking apples, green onion, baking powder, low-fat buttermilk, low-fat cheddar cheese, fresh parsley