German Pork and Pear Casserole

For a slightly sweet take on main-dish casserole, whip up this German Pork and Pear Casserole recipe for dinner tonight. Casserole recipes like this one are the perfect way to add some healthy variety to your meal routines.

Cooking MethodCasserole

Ingredients

1 1/2 pound lean pork roast
1 1/2 pound firm pears, peeled cored and halved
1 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 tablespoons light oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

Rub salt all over the joint of pork.
Heat the oil in a heavy casserole dish. Brown the meat on all sides.
Arrange the pears arround the roast in the casserole dish and then arrange the potatoes on top of the pears. Sprinkle the caraway seeds over, season with salt and pepper and pour over the chicken stock.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 1 1/2 hours. Remove the meat, pears and potatoes and reduce the sauce until slightly thickend.