2 pounds Rose Boneless Pork Loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 cups frozen pearl onions
1 14 1/2 oz. can chicken broth
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 tbls honey
1 tbls balsamic vinegar
Hot cooked rigatoni or rice
4 oz. crumbled feta or goat cheese (optional)
Toss pork cubes with flour, cinnamon and thyme. Place in 4-quart slow cooker with onions. In medium bowl, stir together broth, wine, honey and vinegar. Pour over pork; cover and cook on low heat setting for 9 to 10 hours, until very tender. Serve portions in shallow soup plates over pasta or rice, garnish with goat cheese if desired.
Serves 6
Note:
This stew has sophisticated flavors, but has a casual presentation which makes it perfect for company during the week. And since it simmers in the slow cooker, undisturbed, all day, it makes entertaining easy.