A stewed pork and purple sweet potatoes

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsBoneless pork loin, cut, into 1-inch pieces
Essence
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupChopped onions
½cupChopped bell peppers
¼cupChopped celery
Salt and black pepper
2tablespoonsFlour
1poundsPurple sweet potatoes,, peeled and cubed
2cupsVeal stock
¼cupChopped green onions
1cupShredded sweet potato
2tablespoonsChopped green onions
1tablespoonBrunoise red peppers

Directions

In a mixing bowl, toss the pork pieces with Essence. In a large saut_ pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork and brown evenly.

Remove the pork from the pan and set aside. In a mixing bowl, season the onions, peppers, and celery with salt and pepper. Stir the flour into the oil, stirring constantly for about 4 to 5 minutes, for a medium brown roux.

Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the roux and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly wilted. Return the pork to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes and broth.

Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 40-45 minutes. Stir in the green onions and check seasonings. Make nests with shredded sweet potato and fry until crispy. Season with Essence. Spoon the stew into a shallow bowl and garnish sweet potato nests, green onions, and peppers.

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #328 Recipe by: ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW#EE2434 From: Meg Antczak <meginny@...> Date: Wed, 4 Dec 1996 07:57:46 -0500