Fall Fare

This is my favorite time of year.

I love everything about fall, the cool crisp days, the abundance of vegetables and fruits at the markets, and cooking comfort food in my kitchen.

This is a simple pork stew that takes minutes to prepare and can simmer slowly filling the house with a wonderful aroma and making the pork so tender it melts in your mouth.

I used fresh herbs here as my garden is overflowing with them right now.
A slice of hearty whole grain bread and glass of wine is all you need to complete this meal.

Happy Fall!

Pork Stew

• ~olive oil
  
• 1 pound cubed pork
• 1 onion diced
• 2 stalks of celery with leaves 
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 3 large carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 can of white kidney or navy beans
• 1/2 a can of diced tomatoes
  
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup white wine 
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
  
• handful of minced fresh or dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley savory and thyme)
• salt and pepper to taste
• Flour

Preheat oven to 300F

Dredge pork cubes in flour .
In a dutch oven heat the olive oil and brown the meat
Add the onions, celery and garlic and cook until soft.
Add the remaining ingredients and  bring to a simmer . Place in oven for ( 1 to 1 1/2 hours).

Serve with crusty bread.

Wine Suggestion: Chardonnay

Cheers!