Classic pork blanquette

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 65 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2 lb) Québec Stewing Pork, cubed
• 2 leeks, thinly sliced
• 90 ml (6 tablespoons) olive oil
• 500 ml (2 cups) button mushrooms, cubed
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 500 ml (2 cups) carrot, sliced
• 1.5 l (6 cups) vegetable stock
• 4 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
• 1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed
• 1 bay leaf
• 60 ml (4 tbsp.) cornstarch, diluted in a little water
• 1 lemon, juice removed
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, brown pork cubes and leeks in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add mushrooms, garlic, carrots, stock, thyme, rosemary and bay leaf, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
3. Add the cornstarch and lemon juice and bring to the boil, stirring constantly.
4. Add the cream. Check seasoning.