Farmhouse Pork And Apple Pie

• 1 pound sliced bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Canola oil, optional
• 3 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• Additional salt and pepper to taste
• Minced fresh parsley, optional

1. In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Increase heat to medium-high. Add onions to drippings; cook until tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Reduce heat to medium.
2. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Toss pork with flour. Working in batches, brown pork in drippings, adding oil if needed. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain. Remove skillet from heat; discard drippings. Return pork to skillet. Add bacon, onions, apples, sage, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir in cider and water.
3. Bake, covered, until pork is tender, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 10-15 minutes.
4. Preheat broiler. Drain potatoes. Mash, gradually adding 3 tablespoons butter, enough milk to reach desired consistency and salt and pepper. Spread potatoes over pork mixture. Melt remaining butter; brush over potatoes. Broil 6 in. from heat until topping is browned, about 5 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

bacon, onions, boneless pork, flour, canola oil, tart apples, sage, salt, ground nutmeg, pepper, apple cider, water, potatoes, butter, milk, salt, fresh parsley

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/farmhouse-pork-and-apple-pie/ (may not work)