Pork Cassoulet

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Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1.

2. 2

   Put a large ovenproof pan (with a tight-fitting lid) on a high heat.

3. 3

   Add your fat and diced meat, cook for a few mins to seal the edges, giving it a quick stir to cook evenly.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to low, add the sliced onion, whole garlic cloves, carrot and fennel seeds, and cook gently to soften the veg for a few mins.

5. 5

   Pour over the red wine vinegar, scraping any meaty bits off the bottom of the pan.

6. 6

   Add the stock, tomato purée, and half the rosemary and parsley.

7. 7

   Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins, then season, cover with a lid and put into the oven for 2 hrs, removing the lid for the final hour of cooking.

8. 8

   Stir occasionally and add the beans with 30 mins to go.

9. 9

   Remove the pan from the oven and heat the grill.

10. 10

    Scatter the top with the remaining herbs and breadcrumbs, drizzle a little oil over the top, and return to the oven for 5-10 mins, until the breadcrumbs are golden.

11. 11

    Serve with crusty bread and green veg.

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