Pork trotter stew

SERVES 4-6 PREPARATION: 10 MIN COOKING: 1-2 HOURS

500g pork trotters, sliced

250-300g pork stewing meat or shanks salt and freshly ground pepper

15ml (1T) oil

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, crushed

2 bay leaves

1 litre (4c) chicken or vegetable stock 250g butternut, cubed

1 can (410g) brown lentils, drained 2 chillies, chopped (optional) handful of fresh coriander, chopped

TO SERVE

4-6 rotis extra coriander (optional)

1 Season all the meat well with salt and pepper.

2 Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and brown the meat. Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves and stock and bring to the boil. Secure the lid of the cooker and cook under pressure for 1-2 hours or until the meat is tender.

3 Remove the lid and add the butternut – and a little water if the stew is too dry. Simmer until the butternut is tender.

4 Stir in the lentils, chillies (if using) and coriander and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

5 To serve Serve with the rotis and extra coriander (if using).

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