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Main course Mediterranean Pork

Spanish sausage and potato hotpot

Ingredients: 6 pork sausages (good quality ones from the butchers) 300g potatoes, cut into chunks 1 red onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green chilli, chopped 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp paprika Pinch of dried oregano 300ml chicken stock 1 tbsp tomato puree 1 small tin butter beans, rinsed […]

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British Main course Pork

Sausage casserole with lentils

Ingredients: 6 good quality pork sausages (see Cook’s tip) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 leek, finely sliced 1 large carrot, finely chopped 1 stalk celery, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Few sprigs of thyme or rosemary 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped 225g green lentils 125ml white wine (optional) 1 bay leaf About 600ml chicken or […]

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Main course Mediterranean Pork

Sausages with paprika potatoes and basil

Ingredients: 6 good quality butcher’s sausages 400g Charlotte potatoes, scrubbed and halved 1 tsp paprika 1 sprig rosemary, leaves stripped 1 red chilli, sliced 2 slices ciabatta, torn up2-3 tbsp olive oil Handful of basil Parmesan Method: Heat oven to 200C. Halve sausages lengthways and put them in a large roasting tin. Add potatoes, paprika, […]

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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 […]