Creamy Slow Cooked Pork Casserole

vegetable oil

diced pork

salt

ground black pepper

celery salt (optional – I find it adds a nice savoury flavour)

onion (peeled and chopped)

baby mushrooms (chopped in half)

carrots (peeled and chopped)

dry cider ((usually gluten free, but best to check))

chicken or vegetable stock ( (water plus 2 stock cubes is fine, or use 2 tsp bouillon for gluten free))

dried thyme

bacon lardons or chopped streaky bacon

cornflour cornstarch mixed with 3 tbsp cold water

double (heavy) cream

freshly chopped parsley

Mashed potatoes

Steamed kale or other green veg