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[luvnisa187]

I have dinner cooking in the crock pot. It's another recipe from Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker - Bell Peppers Stuffed with Salsa Rice and Beans. I got medium salsa, but it's pretty hot, so these should be good and spicy

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Found it! Cider, Pork, and Vegetable Stew

[shoebucket]

This comes from the Betty Crocker Ltd Edition (Breast Cancer edition) New Cook Book, pg A-42. We've had it twice now and it's just super-delish. Both times, we've gone the low-heat route - and also, like most soups/stews, it just kept getting better with time... so after 2-3 days in the fridge, it was even better than when we first dipped it! Totally awesome with a "Sack"-style wine, a good Porter, or I'd imagine a stout, if you're looking to imbibe along with the meal. Enjoy!

Cider, Pork, and Vegetable Stew

Slightly sweet, hearty root vegetables - carrots and potatoes - complement tender chunks of pork in this stew. Lean pork provides nutrients for energy production.

Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 to 12 hours (low) or 5 to 6 hours (high) Makes: 8 servings

2 lbs bonesless pork shoulder roast
3 medium cubed potatoes (about 2-1/2 cups)
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1-1/2 cups)
2 medium onions, sliced
1 cup coarsely chopped apple (1 medium)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery (1 stalk)
3 Tbsp quick-cooking tapioca
2 cups apple juice or apple cider
1 tsp salt
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/4 tsp black pepper
Celery leaves (optional)

1. Cut meat into 1-inch cubes. In a 3-1/2 to 5-1/2 quart slow cooker, combine meat, potatoes, carrots, onions, apple, celery, and tapioca. Stir in apple juice, salt, caraway seeds, and pepper.

2. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or high-heat setting for 5-6 hours. If desired, garnish servings with celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 272 cal., 7g total fat (2g sat. fat), 73mg chol., 405mg sodium, 27g carb., 3g fiber, 24g protein
Daily Values: 116% vit. A, 22% vit. C, 4% calcium, 14% iron
Exchanges: 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Starch, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat