Savory pork stew

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsLean pork boneless shoulder
1cupChopped onion (about 1 large)
1teaspoonChopped fresh or l/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1tablespoonChopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basal leaves
¼teaspoonPepper
½cupWater
3cupsHalved mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
2cupsL-inch slices carrots (about 6 medium)
1largeGreen bell pepper-; cut into l-inch pieces
½cupBurgundy or other dry red wine
1can(8 ounces) tomato sauce
6 servings.

Directions

Serve with rye bread and a tossed lettuce salad for a light but satisfying meal.

Trim fat from pork shoulder. Cut pork into l-inch cubes. Spray 3-quart nonstick saucepan with nonstick cooking spray. Cook pork over medium heat about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until pork 1s brown. Stir 1n onion, rosemary, basal, pepper and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer about 1 hour or until pork 1s almost tender. Stir 1n remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994