This easy pork casserole is full of flavour. Slices of cheesy-topped garlic bread give it a golden, crunchy topping.

Serves:

4

Preparation time:

20 minutes

Cooking time:

1½ hours

Approximate cost for recipe:

£3.44

Approximate cost per serving:

86p

• 2 teaspoons dried mixed herbs
• 25g plain flour
• Ground black pepper
• 450g lean pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 celery sticks, chopped
• 1 eating apple, cored and chopped
• 1 chicken stock cube dissolved in 500ml boiling water

Topping:

• 2 tablespoons low-fat spread
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 200g piece French bread, sliced
• 20g Cheddar cheese, finely grated

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan oven 160°C, gas mark 4.
2. Sprinkle the dried mixed herbs and flour on to a plate and season with pepper. Roll the pieces of pork in this mixture.
3. Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish and cook the pork, onion, celery and apple for about 4-5 minutes. Add the stock and bring to the boil, stirring. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes.
4. Mix together the low-fat spread and garlic. Spread onto the slices of bread. Arrange them on top of the casserole, spread side uppermost, and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for another 10-15 minutes, without a lid, until browned.

Tip 1: Use finely grated Parmesan cheese instead of Cheddar, if you prefer.

Tip 2: Not too keen on garlic? Simply leave it out.