Spicy Apricot Pork (Edit recipe)

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Apricots and plums grow abundantly in the thriving South African climate. Being plentiful in the region they are infused in every day South African cuisine. This is a spicy fruity curry showcasing this delectable dried full flavoured fruit. The Javanese spices complements this dish in a very unique Cape Malay way.

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PREP TIME

30 minutes

COOK TIME

1 hour and 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

2 whole Pork Tenderloin, Diced into approx. 1 inch cubes
1 whole Onion, Small dice
1 Tbsp Garlic, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Ginger Root, finely chopped
1 whole Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced into approx. 1/2 inch cubes
0.5 cup Dried Apricots, roughly chopped
0.5 cup Prunes (dried plums), optional roughly chopped
2 tsp ground Coriander
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1 tsp Chile Powder
0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
2.5 tsp Kosher Salt
3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2.5 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp Apricot Jam (unsweetened)
540 ml Chickpeas, drain the can
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
2 cups Chicken Stock

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Set the oven to 325F.
In a large oven proof pan sauté the pork in 2-3 batches.
Set the pork aside. Sauté the onion in the same pan until translucent. Turn the heat down and add the garlic, ginger and the spices. Sauté for 10 seconds
Add the chicken stock and stir to combine. Add the remaining ingredients except for the apricot jam.
Cover the pot and bake in the oven for 1 ½ hours. If the mixture becomes too dry add more chicken stock.
Remove the lid and bake further for 15 minutes.
Stir in the apricot jam.

Notes

Vegetable stock may be substituted for chicken stock. Ideal sides are rice and roasted vegetable medley.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	772
Fat:	18 g
Carbohydrates:	119 g
Protein:	38 g
Cholesterol:	30 g
Sodium:	914 mg
Fiber:	20 g
Sugars:	32 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.