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Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2010

I had wondered about the apple chunks in this, but made it as posted, and I should have realized that the apples would cook right down to basically liquid, just as if you were making apple sauce. Although I was almost hovering over the slow cooker, thinking, "There's no way this is enough liquid", it ended up certainly being enough liquid, and this was a big hit at home. Great pork stew, although I used fresh squash and swore never to do that again, given that I had never had the unfortunate experience of trying to cut and peel one before. Great, great, stick to your ribs, perfect for a stormy day at home stew! :o)

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Marlene Bucci

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2010

I made according to the directions except for 3 things. I doubled the amount of rosemary & sage. I used cubed rutabaga instead of potato, and, instead of 3 c. of chocken broth, I used 2 c. chicken broth and 1 1/2 c. of riesling wine. I'm quite pleased with the result and can't wait to share it with my family.

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Janscooking

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2010

This was exceptional, used fresh squash as I could not find cubed frozen. Think the key is good spices, I use penzys. This had great texture and wonderful flavor and was quick and easy. My boyfriend and brother both picky chowed it down. for sure a keeper.

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alwaysproud

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2010

We loved this recipe! It's now in my personal favorites. In all fairness, I added the kitchen sink (leftovers that would compliment this dish) The butternut squash adds so much to this soup, love it, love it!

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Teresa

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2010

So good! Especially in the fall/winter. I used all veggies listed. It was very hearty and flavorful. I didn't have any rosemary, but used fresh and dried sage, and added garlic powder, s&p. Everyone like it!

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CINDY18LOU

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dallas, Texas, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2010

I used what I had and improvised for our food preferences.I only gave this four stars because I tweeked it so much. The spices are excellent. Omitted apples and squash and just did potatoes and carrots. The rosemary and sage are what makes this stew! I substituted a little basil for lack of bay leaf and it was delicious. I did think it needed about 1c more of liquid. I added 1.5 Tbsp of cornstarch to thicken it some. Will make it again!

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FREDIAN

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2010

was a hit!!

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HeatherHope

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2010

Excellent Stew. I took the advice or a previous reviewer and let the pork cook in the just the liquid portion of the recipe for a little over an hour. This made the pork melt in your mouth tender. I added an extra half cup of water to compensate for the extra cooking. I chopped fresh sage leaves and added a generous portions at least 10 leaves. The taste of the fresh sage and the apples was outstanding. I cooked all the vegetables for 20 min as the recipe calls for. I did however use fresh butternut squash andadded the squash about 15 min before the recipe was done instead of 20 min. I also added a little bit of cornstarch dissolved in cold water to thicken it especially since I added extra water. Instead of putting potatoes in the stew I served it with a side of roasted garlic mashed potatoes. The mashed potatoes complimented the stew as it gave you something to eat the gravy with. I will definitely make this again.

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Jason Cammorata

Home Town: Los Angeles, California, USA

Living In: New York, New York, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2009

Yum! I followed this nearly exactly - I only added heavier spices (fresh rosemary from the garden, more garlic and sage, 3 bay leaves). I trimmed the fat from the pork before cooking, used fresh butternut squash, used gala apples that I peeled first and extra carrots and potatoes. Everyone loved it! The apples cook down so much, you never feel as if you are biting into an apple - it just adds a flavor that is perfect. I cooked this in the crock pot. Next time I'll add the squash later so it stays a bit firmer. A Keeper!!

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