Cuban Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. 3 oz. (1 kg) cubed pork
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 7 Tbsp. (105 mL) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
• ⅓ cup (78 mL) thinly sliced onion
• 1 tsp. (5 mL) chopped garlic
• 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) brown sugar*
• ¼ cup (59 mL) red wine
• 1 tsp. (5 mL) flour*
• ½ cup (118 mL) pineapple juice
• ½ cup (118 mL) water
• ¾ cup (177 mL) cubed papaya
• ¾ cup (177 mL) red pepper, in strips
• 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) chopped parsley

Preparation

1. Salt and pepper pork cubes. In a pot over medium heat, brown meat in hot oil. Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add sugar and caramelize. Add wine and reduce until it's almost completely evaporated.
2. Sprinkle with flour and stir. Add pineapple juice and water. Bring to a boil and stir in papaya and red pepper. Stew for 30 minutes or until meat is tender. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.