Mary Berry Pork And Apple Casserole | British Chefs Table (2024)

Mary Berry’s Pork and Apple Casserole combines succulent pork shoulder, onions, mushrooms, and crisp apples in a savory cider-infused sauce. With 15 minutes of prep and 2 hours of cooking, this recipe yields 4 servings.

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🧡 What Makes This Pork And Apple Casserole Dish So Memorable:

• Flavor Fusion: Rich pork, apples, and cider create a delightful, savory-sweet balance.
• Ease of Preparation: Simple steps for a satisfying meal with minimal hassle.
• Creamy Indulgence: Luxurious cream enriches the comforting casserole.
• Versatile Appeal: Adaptable with different apples, making it a flexible family favorite.

❓ What Is Mary Berry Pork And Apple Casserole?

Mary Berry’s Pork and Apple Casserole is a comforting dish crafted from succulent pork shoulder, crisp apples, cider, and aromatic herbs.

🍏 Mary Berry Pork And Apple Casserole Ingredients

Creamy Pork:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500 g (1.1 lbs) pork shoulder steaks – chopped into large chunks
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 medium onion – peeled and diced
• 12 button mushrooms – sliced in half
• 2 cloves garlic – peeled and minced
• 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
• 240 ml (1 cup) dry cider
• 420 ml (1 ¾ cups) chicken stock
• ½ tsp dried sage – (or 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage)
• 2 crisp dessert apples – cored and sliced into thick wedges (if they’re too thin they’ll disintegrate) – I use Jazz apples but Braeburn or Pink Lady are also great options.
• 80 ml (⅓ cup) double (heavy) cream

To Serve:

• 6 fresh sage leaves – (optional)
• 1 apple – cored and thinly sliced

🥘 Mary Berry Pork And Apple Casserole Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 170C/325F (fan).
2. Heat oil in a large casserole pan on medium-high.
3. Sprinkle salt and pepper on pork slices. Brown all sides of the pork for 5-6 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to medium and add diced onion and button mushrooms. Cook onion for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until softened.
5. Add the minced garlic and simmer for another minute.
6. Sprinkle flour and mix it into the meat, onion, and mushrooms.
7. Add cider and chicken stock. Mix in dried sage.
8. Increase the heat and boil, scraping up any stuck-on particles.
9. Bake the dish for 90 minutes with a lid. Check occasionally at the end of cooking and add water or stock if it looks dry.
10. Add cream and cut apples to the dish after baking.
11. Stir together, cover the dish, and return to the oven for 25 minutes to tenderize the apples.
12. Remove from oven and serve. I add a few fresh sage leaves and thinly sliced apple for crispness. I like this dish with mashed potatoes, cabbage, and roasted radishes.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Use firm apples like Braeburn to prevent mushiness in the casserole.
• Adjust cider quantity cautiously to avoid overwhelming sweetness in flavors.
• Thicken sauce with a cornstarch slurry if it turns out thin.
• Opt for pork shoulder for its tenderness and better flavor.
• Season generously; herbs like sage enhance the dish’s overall taste.

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🍚 What To Serve With Pork And Apple Casserole?

Serve with mashed potatoes, steamed green beans, or a side salad for a balanced meal crusty bread or rice also complement the creamy casserole flavors excellently.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Pork And Apple Casserole?

• In The Fridge. Store Leftovers Pork And Apple Casserole in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• In The Freezer. For freezing Leftovers Pork And Apple Casserole portion in airtight containers or freezer bags, label and freeze for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Pork And Apple Casserole?

• In The Microwave: Cover Leftovers Pork And Apple Casserole with a damp paper towel, reheat in short intervals for up 5 minutes stirring between until warmed through.
• In The Oven: Place Leftovers Pork And Apple Casserole in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and reheat at 325°F for 15-20 minutes.

FAQs

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Mary Berry Pork And Apple Casserole Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 388kcal
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 19g
• Fat: 21g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 79mg
• Sodium: 1081mg
• Potassium: 675mg
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 19g
• Vitamin A: 375IU
• Vitamin C: 11mg
• Calcium: 51mg
• Iron: 2mg