🍏 Homemade Apple Sauce for Pork

Ingredients:

• 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Pink Lady are ideal)

• ½ cup water (or apple juice for extra sweetness)

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)

• Pinch of sea salt

• Squeeze of lemon juice
  

Method:

1. Peel and chop apples: Peel, core, and roughly dice the apples into small chunks.

   
   

2. Cook gently: In a medium saucepan, add the apples, water (or juice), butter, sugar, and salt.Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to low. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft.

   
   

3. Mash or blend: For a rustic texture, mash with a fork or potato masher.For a smooth sauce, blend until creamy.

   
   

4. Add flavour: Stir in cinnamon (if using) and a small squeeze of lemon juice to balance the sweetness.

   
   

5. Cool and serve: Serve warm or chilled alongside your roast pork, pork belly, or BBQ ribs.