Pork stew with Quince fruit flavored with Commandaria wine. Served with vegetable orzo topped with dry Anari cheese.

Description

Traditional winter dish - Slow cooked pork cut in small pieces with the sweet and tangy caramelized quince fruit and flavoured with the world oldest wine ..our sweet and mellow Commadaria !!!

Recipe

Method of preparation
In a large casserole preheat the oil and sauté the meat. Set it aside.
Sauté the onion and leek. Set it aside.
Deglace with Commandaria and place back the meat. Add the chicken stock and all the herbs & spices.
Let it simmer for 1 hour.
Add the onions and leeks.
Sauté the slices of quince and springle with some sugar. Simmer and let them caramelize.
Add to the casserole and simmer for another 20 minutes.
In a large pan heat the oil and sauté all vegies.
Add the orzo and stir with a wooden spoon till the orzo absorbs the liquids.
Pour in the wine and stir. Let the wine evaporate.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the chicken broth one cup at a time and stir slowly over medium heat until you finish the amount of broth.
Remove from heat and cover for 5 minutes.
Serve with Anari. (Dry hard cheese)