Braised Pork Neck with Apricots and Coriander

A hearty meal. A tasty meal.
A meal perfect for a weekend family get together.
Serves: 6-8
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 1/2 - 2 hours

Ingredients:

  • 2kg's Pork Neck Cubed (ask your butcher to cube it for you)
  • Cale flour, seasoned with Salt and Black Pepper
  • Oil
  • 2 Medium Sized Onions, coarsely chopped
  • 4 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Knob of Fresh Ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 Whole cinnamon stick
  • Generous pinch of Saffron (substitute with 5ml turmeric)
  • 3 Cardamon pods
  • 10ml Ground Cumin
  • 5ml Ground Coriander
  • 500ml Water
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves
  • 250g Soft Turkish Apricots
  • 50g Peeled Almonds
Method:
  • Roll the pork neck cubes in the seasoned flour until well coated.
  • Heat a little oil in a good quality thick-based pot with a tight fitting lid and fry the meat in batches in the hot oil. Spoon out each batch of meat after frying and set aside.
    Saute the onions until soft and glossy. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Add all the spices.
  • Return the meat to the pot. Add the water and bring to a boil.
    Reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
    Add the apricots and coriander leaves and simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile roast the almonds in the oven at 180°C until golden brown.
    Sprinkle the almonds over and serve with couscous and a few fresh coriander leaves.
Credit:
Home Magazine, November 2017

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