Pork And Bacon Casserole With Prunes

• 1/2 lb shallots, peeled
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb boneless leg of pork, cubed
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 6 strips unsmoked back bacon, chopped
• 1/2 lb white mushrooms, halved
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1/2 lb dried prunes
• 3 cups pork or beef stock
• 6 tbsp Madeira wine
• 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with a little water into a paste
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• None None chopped parsley, to serve

1. Add the oil to a large flameproof casserole dish or pan and cook the shallots 5 mins. Add pork and cook 5 mins. Add garlic, bacon and mushrooms and cook 5 mins. Add thyme, prunes, stock, Madeira and cornstarch and stir until cooking liquids have thickened. Season. Cover and simmer 40-45 mins until pork is tender. Stir in cream and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

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