Apple and Cider Belly Pork

Ingredients

• 750g belly pork in 1 piece, rind removed
• 2 tablespoons of oil, any will do
• 1 small glass of strong pork or chicken stock
• 1 small glass of dry cider
• 2 large onions, VERY finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, again chopped
• A few sage leaves
• 4 large sticks celery, finely chopped
• 3 large Bramley apples (550g), peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 100g chorizo or any spicy sausage, chopped roughly, optional

Method

strong>1 Set the oven to 180°C/gas mark 4. Season the belly pork well with salt and pepper.

2 Heat the oil in a deep pan and add the chopped chorizo if using and melt slightly.

3 Next add the belly pork and brown well on both sides. Remove carefully from the pan when done, but leave in the chorizo.

4 Add all the veg, Bramley apples, sage and top with the pork, then add the cider and stock.

5 Bring to a boil, and place a lid on the top.

6 Cook in the oven for 1 hour 30-45 minutes or until soft and well cooked, do not overcook!