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Spicy Pork and Pear Stew

Spicy Pork and Pear Stew
This stew delivers perfect winter comfort with tender pork shoulder simmered until fork-tender, balanced by ripe pears that melt into the broth. The sweetness cuts through the meat's richness while red pepper flakes add subtle warmth. Simple enough for weeknights yet impressive for guests—just brown, simmer, and serve. Your kitchen will smell like caramelized onions and spiced fruit within minutes.
Ingredients
  • 600g (1.32 lb) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
  • 700g (1.5 lb) Bartlett pears, peeled cored and chopped
  • 450g (1 lb) red onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 720 ml (3 cups) dry apple cider
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons / 28 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions

1. Peel and core pears then chop into 2.5 cm cubes

2. Cut pork shoulder into 2.5 cm cubes and season generously with salt and pepper

3. Heat heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter and melt completely

4. Brown pork in single layer working in batches about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate

5. Add red onions to pot cook until softened 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes cook 1 minute

6. Return pork to pot pour in apple cider scraping browned bits from bottom

7. Bring to boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1.5 hours until pork shreds easily

8. Stir in chopped pears simmer uncovered 25 minutes until pears are tender but hold shape

9. Adjust salt and pepper if needed

10. Serve immediately with boiled potatoes or roasted root vegetables

Tools
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plate
  • Fork
  • Potatoes
  • Rice
  • Root vegetables

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