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Coddled Pork With Cider

Name: Coddled Pork With Cider
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: Knob Butter; 2 Pork Chops; 4 Bacon; 2 Potatoes; 1 Carrots; 1/2 Swede; 1/2 Cabbage; 1 Bay Leaf; 100ml Cider; 100g Chicken Stock

Coddled Pork With Cider is a classic Irish dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Butter, Pork Chops, Bacon, Potatoes, Carrots, Swede, Cabbage, Bay Leaf, Cider and Chicken Stock, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Irish cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Boxty Breakfast.

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Ingredients

ButterKnob
Pork Chops2
Bacon4
Potatoes2
Carrots1
Swede1/2
Cabbage1/2
Bay Leaf1
Cider100ml
Chicken Stock100g

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1🍳 Fry⏱️ 2-3 mins

Heat the butter in a casserole dish until sizzling, then fry the pork for 2-3 mins on each side until browned.

Step 2

Remove from the pan.

Step 3🍳 Fry

Tip the bacon, carrot, potatoes and swede into the pan, then gently fry until slightly coloured.

Step 4🥄 Mix

Stir in the cabbage, sit the chops back on top, add the bay leaf, then pour over the cider and stock.

Step 5🍲 Simmer⏱️ 20 mins

Cover the pan, then leave everything to gently simmer for 20 mins until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Step 6✨ Serve

Serve at the table spooned straight from the dish.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Coddled Pork With Cider carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.

Chef Technique Tips

Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown pork chops in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.

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