Rich And Fragrant Pork Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp clarified butter
1 1/2 lb lean pork stew meat
4 None onions, thinly sliced
1 None bay leaf
5 None juniper berries
6 None cloves
1 tbsp paprika
1-2 tsp cayenne
2 1/4 lb small potatoes, peeled and halved if large
1/2 lb button mushrooms
1-2 tbsp all-purpose flour, mixed with 4 tbsp water to make a paste
2 tbsp butter
4 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation

Heat the clarified butter in a dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan until hot, add the pork and sear, turning for 5-6 mins. Add the onions and continue to cook for another 5-6 mins. Season then add the bay leaves, juniper berries, cloves, paprika and cayenne. Deglaze the pan with 2 1/2 - 3 cups water then cover the pan and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water for 15-20 mins, until tender then drain and keep warm.
To finish, stir the mushrooms in to the stew. Add the flour and water mixture to the stew and simmer for 7-10 mins until thickened. Mix the potatoes with the butter and parsley. Divide the stew and potatoes between 4 bowls then serve.