Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 400g pork loin steak, cut into strips
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • small pack sage leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 500ml bottle apple or pear cider
  • 2 medium pears, cored and each cut into 8 slices
  • 100ml double cream
  • crusty bread, to serve

Instruction

  • Heat half the oil in a medium saucepan or flameproof casserole over a high heat. Season the pork and fry for 3-4 mins, then transfer to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining oil and onion. Soften for 8 mins, then add the garlic and fry for another 2 mins.
  • Add the sage and flour, stir and cook for 1 min. Increase the heat, then pour in the cider and bubble for 4 mins. Return the pork and juices to the pan, season, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 mins.
  • Add the pear slices, stir and cook for another 10 mins. Stir through the cream, season, then divide between bowls and serve with crusty bread.