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Pork And Sweet Potato Stew

Ingredients

• 1 2 1/2- to 3-pound pork loin, cut into 1 1/4- to 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 or 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 or 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
• 1 10-ounce bottle apple-cranberry juice
• 1 cup water
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes
• 1 to 2 tablespoons snipped sage
• Grated nutmeg
• Sage leaves

Directions

1. Lightly sprinkle pork with salt and pepper.
2. Place flour in a bowl.
3. Add pork and toss to coat.
4. Reserve any remaining flour.
5. In a Dutch oven heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.
6. Add half the pork.
7. Brown on all sides and transfer to a plate.
8. Repeat with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining pork.
9. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan along with onion and celery and cook 5 to 7 minutes.
10. Stir in garlic.
11. Sprinkle with any remaining flour and stir to coat.
12. Slowly stir in broth, juice, and the water.
13. Return pork to pan.
14. Add sweet potatoes and snipped sage.
15. Bring to a simmer.
16. Reduce heat and cook 20 to 25 minutes.
17. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
18. Top each serving with nutmeg and sage leaves.

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