Belly Pork with Red Cabbage

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This flavorsome mixture of pork, apple and red cabbage goes well with baked potatoes and a collation of cold meats. Serves 4.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. belly pork, de-rinded and cut into cubes

  • 2 tablespoons dripping

  • 4 oz lean bacon, diced

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 1 large cooking apple, peeled, cored, and diced

  • Pinch of dried mixed herbs

  • Pinch each of ground nutmeg and pepper

  • ¼ pint chicken stock

  • 3 level tablespoons sugar

  • 3 level tablespoons wine vinegar

  • 1 medium red cabbage, finely shredded

  • Rind and juice of 1 orange

Method

  1. Set oven to 300F or mark 2.

  2. Melt the dripping in a large saucepan and add the pork, bacon, onions, and apple.

  3. Stir for a few minutes over a gentle heat and sprinkle with herbs and spices.

  4. Mix together the stock, sugar, and vinegar.

  5. Meanwhile, wash the cabbage in well-salted water.

  6. Put the shredded cabbage and orange juice and rind in the pan and mix all the ingredients well.

  7. Add the liquid and transfer the whole to a large, buttered casserole dish.

  8. Cover and cook In the oven for about 2 hours.

  9. Remove the orange peel.

Courtesy of “Favourite Farmhouse Recipes”, compiled by Carole Gregory and published by J. Salmon Ltd.