Thresher's Pork Stew

Description
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * ⅓ cup flour
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * 4 cups chicken broth
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 medium apples, peeled (optional) and chopped
 * 1 x 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed and drained
 * 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

 * 1) Dredge pork in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
 * 2) Heat oil over medium-high heat in Dutch oven or large pot.
 * 3) Add meat and brown on all sides. Pour off fat.
 * 4) Stir in onion and rice. Cook over low heat until onion is transparent and rice is golden.
 * 5) Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir once or twice.
 * 6) Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
 * 7) Add apples and peas. Cover and simmer 5 minutes more or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
 * 8) Sprinkle with chives.