Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless pork, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 to 12 small red potatoes (about 2 pounds), quartered
  • 4 medium tart apples, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Method

  • In a Dutch oven, brown pork in oil. Add water, bouillon, thyme, pepper and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until pork is tender.
  • Add potatoes; cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add apples; cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Discard bay leaf.
  • Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pork mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.