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Italian Main course Pork

Italian sausage and cannellini bean casserole

Ingredients: 6 pork sausages (can use flavoured ones) 1 onion, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 6-8 sage leaves 1 tin cannellini beans, drained 300ml chicken stock Chopped parsley Method: Fry the onion and the celery in a little olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan with a pinch of salt for a […]

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Asian recipes Main course Pork

Roast Pork Belly with 5-spice rub

Ingredients: 1.75kg pork belly, bones left in, scored spice rub: 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp sea salt flakes 2 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder Method: Wipe the meat to remove moisture. Peel garlic, then pound it with peppercorns, salt and 5-spice powder using pestle and mortar. Lay the pork, skin side down […]

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Main course Mediterranean Pork

Roast loin of pork with lemon and rosemary

Ingredients: 1 kg pork loin, de-boned 2 tbsp rosemary, chopped 175ml white wine salt and pepper 1 tbsp Calvados (or brandy) 5 tbsp lemon juice 50g caster sugar 1 lemon, sliced to garnish Method: Make slits along the grain of the pork and push in half the rosemary. Place in a deep dish or bowl, […]

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Curries Indian Main course Pork

Pork Vindaloo

Ingredients: 300g casserole pork 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 red chilli, roughly chopped half a tsp turmeric 3 cardamom pods, husks removed 2 whole cloves 5 peppercorns Quarter tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp cider vinegar […]

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British Main course Pork

Pork chops with creamy mushroom and sherry sauce

Ingredients: 4 pork chops 250g mushrooms (any kind you like) 3 tbsp sherry 1 tbsp grainy mustard 200ml crème fraiche Method: Preheat grill. Line a grill pan with foil and lightly oil it. Put the chops on top in a single layer. Cut mushrooms in half if they are quite big, leave whole if they […]

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British Main course Pork

Roast loin of pork with white beans and fennel

Ingredients: 5 chestnut mushrooms 2 tbsp fennel seeds 2 fennel bulbs 4 tsp groundnut oil Half a carrot, peeled Half an onion, peeled 1 clove garlic, halved 75ml white wine vinegar 200ml chicken stock 50g butter 4 pieces of pork tenderloin 2 tbsp groundnut oil Salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely […]

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Italian Main course Pork

Pork with peanuts, lime and mint

Ingredients: 300-400g pork fillet, very thinly sliced 3 tbsp groundnut oil 90g unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped* 4 spring onions, finely sliced 3-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 1 green chilli, finley chopped Zest of 1 lime Juice of half a lime 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp soy sauce Half […]

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Main course Mexican Pork

Mexican pork and pinto bean stew

Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped (could also use yellow or orange) 1 green chilli, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 and a half tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika Pinch of dried oregano Salt and pepper 250g casserole pork Half a cinnamon stick 1 tin plum tomatoes Squeeze of tomato puree […]

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Italian Main course Pork

Lemon and thyme meatballs

Ingredients: 2 slices white bread, crusts removed 2 tbsp milk 500g pork mince Finely grated rind of 1 lemon 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced 1 red pepper, roasted and chopped 200ml crème fraiche 350g rigatoni or other short pasta […]

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Asian recipes Main course Pork

Honey roast pork ramen

Ingredients: 275g pork fillet 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (see Cook’s tip) 2 tsp runny honey 275g egg noodles (or similar) 1 litre chicken stock A few slices of fresh ginger 4 spring onions, sliced thinly 2 handfuls roughly chopped seasonal greens (pak choi, mange tout, cabbage, broccoli etc) Method: Preheat the oven to 220C. Smear […]

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British Main course Pork

Cumberland sausages with rich Guinness gravy

Ingredients: 700g Cumberland sausages 250ml Guinness 1 tbsp olive oil 20g butter 2 large onions, finely sliced 1 level dessertspoon sugar 284ml beef stock 1 level dessertspoon plain flour 1 tbsp white wine vinegar Method: Heat oil in a large frying pan, add butter, allow to melt then add onions. Cook on low heat for […]

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British Main course Pork

Creamy sausage and triple mustard casserole

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 8-12 good quality sausages 1 large onion, thinly sliced 250g chestnut mushrooms 1 medium cooking apple, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks 1 bay leaf 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage 300ml chicken or veg stock 2 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp wholegrain mustard 1 tsp English mustard 142ml carton […]

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Main course Mediterranean Pork

Chorizo dumplings in chickpea stew

Ingredients: 300g chorizo, peeled and cut into chunks 400g lean pork mince 3 spring onions, sliced 2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp plain flour Olive oil for frying 2 onions, sliced 8 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary leaves 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed 400g butter beans, drained […]

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Asian recipes Main course Pork

Five spice chinese pork

Method: This is a very quick Chinese pork recipe, make sure that you prepare everything in advance. Finely chop or crush the garlic and ginger together. Finely slice the chilli and chop up the vegetables, lastly slice the pork into thin slices so the meat cooks quickly. Place the meat in a bowl and mix […]

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Global Lamb Main course Starters

Turkish kofta kebabs

Ingredients: For the kebabs: 500g lamb mince 1 onion, peeled and roughly chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled Half a tsp dried mint Handful fresh parsley 1 red chilli, de-seeded For the minted yogurt: 200g natural Greek yogurt Small handful chopped fresh mint For the carrot and cumin salad: 1 large carrot 1 turnip (or can […]