15
Sweet Pork with Apples and Prunes Serves 6
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 kg forequarter pork chops, trimmed of fat
2 medium red onions, cut into thick wedges
3 medium green apples, cored and cut into
quarters
¾ cup chicken stock
200g seedless prunes
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh sage
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large frying
pan over medium heat, cook pork for 1
minute each side or until lightly brown.
Set aside.
2. Heat remaining oil in frypan, add onions
and cook 2-3 minutes, or until onions have
softened. Add apples and toss in pan,
stirring frequently, until apple begins to
colour. Place in bottom of slow cooker.
Add stock, prunes and 1 tablespoon of
fresh sage.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW
6-8 hours.
4. Season to taste; serve with a sprinkle of
fresh sage.
Dhal Serves 4-6
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
¼ cup tomato paste
3 cups red lentils
1 ½ cups vegetable stock
3 cups water
1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes
2 baby eggplants, roughly chopped
salt to taste
1. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium
heat. Add onion and garlic and cook,
stirring for 2-3 minutes or until onion is
soft.
2. Add dried spices and cook a further 1
minute, or until spices are fragrant. Stir
through tomato paste and cook for 2
minutes. Place in slow cooker.
3. Rinse lentils in water, until water runs
clear. Place in slower cooker with
remaining ingredients, except salt and stir
well to combine all ingredients.
4. Cook on HIGH 2-3 hours or on LOW for
4-5 hours.
5. Season to taste serve hot.
Ratatouille
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large eggplant, cut into 3 cm dice
2 zucchinis, sliced into 1 cm rings
1 medium red capsicum, deseeded and
chopped into 3 cm pieces
1 medium green capsicum, deseeded and
chopped into 3 cm pieces
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Place all ingredients except salt and
pepper in slow cooker. Cover and cook on
HIGH 3-4 hours or LOW 6-7 hours.
2. When ready to serve, season to taste.
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