Pork and Apple Pie
Pork shoulder and apple in a cider gravy under a shortcrust lid, simmered then cooked for 35 minutes.
What to Put on the Table With Pork and Apple Pie
- Mashed potato
- Buttered cabbage
- Carrots
- Cider
How to Cook Pork and Apple Pie
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Brown the pork in the oil in batches. Soften the onion for 5 minutes, add the pork, flour and sage and stir for 1 minute.
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Pour in the cider and stock, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the apples and salt for the last 10 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Cool the filling for 20 minutes and spoon into a pie dish. Cover with the pastry, brush with the egg and cut a slit.
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Cook for 35 minutes until golden.
Notes From the Method
Simmer the pork until tender before the pastry.
Add the apple late.
If your oven runs hot, check at 28 minutes.
Cool the filling.
If You're Missing Something
- Vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock makes this meat-free without changing the method, if that is what you need.
Keeping What's Left
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven.
Common Questions
How long does Pork and Apple Pie take to make?
About 1 hour 20 minutes in total — 35 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Pork and Apple Pie?
Simmer the pork until tender before the pastry. Add the apple late. If your oven runs hot, check at 28 minutes. Cool the filling.
What should I serve with Pork and Apple Pie?
Mashed potato; Buttered cabbage; Carrots; Cider.
How should Pork and Apple Pie be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven.
Is Pork and Apple Pie suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Pork and Apple Pie?
About 640 kcal per serving, with 30 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate and 40 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Pork and Apple Pie Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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