Prep time:
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time:
Serves: 4
1.5kg Boned & Tied Leg of Pork
2tbsp Olive Oil & Salt
2 Medium Onions, cut into wedges
2 Braeburn Apples, cut into wedges
For the Potato & Leek Gratin:
6 Potatoes, peeled
2 Leeks, washed and sliced
Knob of Butter
100g Grated Cheddar
Sprinkling of Mixed Herbs
500ml Vegetable Stock
Juliet Bidwell creates a main meal on a budget
To prepare the leg of pork: For the potato & leek gratin: To serve: I also like to serve this dish with braised red cabbage.
- words: Juliet Bidwell
- pictures: David Merewether
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