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Pork Stew with Bacon, Apples, and Prunes

A rustic, sweet-savory pork stew featuring bacon, apples, and prunes simmered slowly until tender and deeply flavorful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: European, Rustic
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Stew
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 apples, chopped
  • 1 cup prunes, halved
  • 3 cups broth (chicken or beef)
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crisp.
  2. Brown pork cubes.
  3. Cook onions and garlic.
  4. Add mustard, vinegar, broth, and spices.
  5. Add pork, bacon, apples, and prunes.
  6. Simmer for 1.5–2 hours.
  7. Adjust seasoning and serve warm.

Notes

Sweet-savory, rustic, historic stew perfect for cold weather.