Well, lemme tell ya how I make a simple pork and squash dish, easy as pie! Ain’t fancy, but it’s good eatin’. When ya got some pork and squash on hand, this is just the thing for a cozy meal.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Pork (a pound or so, don’t gotta be the fanciest cut)
- One big ol’ squash (butternut or pumpkin works fine, chopped up in chunks)
- One onion (chopped)
- Three or four cloves of garlic (smash ’em up good)
- Salt and pepper, a few shakes of each
- A spoonful of oil (olive oil, or whatever ya got)
- Some water or broth (just a little, about a cup or so)
Now, first thing’s first, get ya a big ol’ pot. Heat that pot up nice and hot, then pour in that oil. When it’s hot, toss in that pork. Ya wanna hear that sizzle – that’s the good stuff right there. Brown up that pork on all sides. Don’t rush it; good flavor takes time, honey.
Once the pork’s lookin’ all browned, take it out and set it aside just a bit. Now, in that same pot, put in your chopped onion and garlic. Let ‘em cook a bit till they get soft and start smellin’ real good.
Now toss the pork back in with the onions and garlic. Give it a good stir, then add in the squash chunks. Give that a mix so the flavors start to mingle. Sprinkle on some salt and pepper – not too much, you can always add more later if ya need.
Here’s the trick to makin’ this pork nice and tender: we’re gonna braise it. Pour in just enough water or broth to come about halfway up the pork and squash. Don’t drown it – this ain’t no soup! Put a lid on that pot, turn the heat down low, and let it simmer. It’s gonna cook slow and gentle, gettin’ all soft and flavorful.
How Long to Cook It:
Ya wanna let it go for at least an hour, maybe more if your pork’s a tougher cut. After a while, poke at the pork with a fork – if it’s easy to pull apart, you’re good to go! The squash should be nice and soft, almost like a mash, which is just perfect.
Serving Suggestions:
This here dish goes good with some rice, bread, or even mashed potatoes if ya got ’em. Just spoon the pork and squash right on top. Ain’t gotta get fancy – this meal is all about comfort.
So there ya have it! A pork and squash recipe as simple as can be. It’s tender, cozy, and mighty tasty. Perfect for a cold night, or any time you need a good, homey meal.
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