Slow Cooker Pork and Cider Stew
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Serves 6

The combination of tender pork cubes, melt-in-your-mouth leeks and sweet apples make this stew a comfort classic. Pair it with egg noodles or späetzle for a simple but elegant meal.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 4 leeks, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced
    • 2 pounds pork loin, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 3 apples, peeled and sliced
    • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 3/4 cup hard (alcoholic) cider or non-alcoholic apple cider
    • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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    Method: 

    Layer leeks, pork, apples and garlic in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour in cider and vinegar. Cover and cook on low until pork is very tender, about 8 hours. Uncover cooker, stir in beans, and cook on high until heated through, about 30 minutes.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:360 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 2.5g saturated fat, 100mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 37g protein
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