Pork And Port Casserole With Cranberries Chestnuts And Shallots Recipe

This festive pork casserole is bursting with traditional Christmas flavors! Tender pork shoulder slow-simmered in rich port wine, then complemented by sweet cranberries, earthy chestnuts, and caramelized shallots. A perfect centerpiece for your holiday meal or a cozy winter dinner.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 524.5 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork And Port Casserole With Cranberries Chestnuts And Shallots

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How to Make Pork And Port Casserole With Cranberries Chestnuts And Shallots

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over high heat. Brown 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes, in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Set browned pork aside.
  2. Return all the pork to the casserole. Add 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  3. Pour in 1 cup ruby port wine and 2 cups chicken stock. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover the casserole and simmer for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the pork is almost tender.
  5. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 cup shallots, thinly sliced, and cook for 10 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are caramelized.
  7. Add the caramelized shallots to the pork casserole. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  8. Stir in 1 cup dried cranberries and 1 cup cooked chestnuts (about 7 oz, peeled if using whole chestnuts). Simmer for a further 15 minutes, or until the pork and shallots are completely tender.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

24g

Carbs

14g

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