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    Carbonnade de Porc Bruxelloise


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    Recipe Introduction


    Pork Stew

    List of Ingredients




    1 Tbsp vegetable oil
    2 thick bacon slices, cut into 1/2" pieces
    3 1/2 pounds pork, cut into 2" squares
    4 medium onions, sliced thin
    1 tsp sugar
    1/2 cup finely chopped cornichons
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    1 bay leaf
    3/4 tsp tarragon
    pinch of clove
    4 canned Italian plum tomatoes, drained and crushed
    2 Tbsp cider vinegar
    2 cups beef stock
    3/4 cups beer
    salt and pepper

    Recipe



    Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 2 Tbsp drippings from skillet. Increase heat to medium-high. Add pork in batches and cook until well browned on all sides, 6-8 minutes per batch. Transfer to Dutch oven. Add onions and sugar to same skillet. Cook over low heat until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Add 1/2 cornichons, garlic, bay leaf, tarragon and cloves. Stir 1 minute. Add tomaotes and vinegar and stir 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup stock and boil until liquid is reduced to 2 Tablespoons, about 10 minutes. Add to pork. Add bacon. remaining 1 1/2 cups stock and beer. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until pork is just tender, about 2 hours. Add the rest of the cornichons. Serve with potatoes mixed with butter and finely chopped parley. It is oh so good.

 

 

 


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