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Spicy Elizabethan Casserole

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 120 mins
Serves: 4

SPICY ELIZABETHAN CASSEROLE

Ingredients

• 2 x 15ml spn (2 tblsp) Vegetable oil
• 1 Large onion, sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 700g (1lb 9oz) Boned leg of pork, cubed
• 2 x 15ml spn (2 tblsp) Plain flour
• 1 x 2.5ml spn (1/2 tspn) each of nutmeg, ginger and cumin
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 300ml (1/2 pt) Red wine
• 1 x 15ml spn (1tbsp) British honey
• 75g (2 æ oz) Stoned dates, roughly chopped
• 1 Large Waxy Potato, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 x 15ml spn (2tblspn) Fresh herbs, chopped to serve

Method

1. Heat the oil and gently fry the onion and garlic for 10 minutes
2. Toss the meat in the flour combined with the spices and seasoning and add to the onion
3. Fry the meat, stirring occasionally until evenly browned
4. Stir in the red wine with the honey and continue to cook over a medium heat, stirring for a further minute
5. Add the dates and potato and transfer to an oven proof casserole dish
6. Cover and cook for 2-2 _ hours or until the meat is thoroughly cooked
7. Just before serving stir in the fresh herbs

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