Pork Jerky Stew

This is a delicious recipe that our daughter made for us. It is a spicy and economical dish that feeds 5-6 people. Serve it with boiled rice and a green vegetable of your choice.
Use a casserole or pan that can go on the hob and in the oven if you have one, if not fry the meat and vegetables in a large frying pan and transfer them to the casserole. Stir the tomatoes and passata into the casserole before placing in the oven.

Sunflower, olive or rapeseed oil for frying
2 medium sized onions, sliced thinly
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small red chilli, chopped and de-seeded
1 garlic clove, grated
2cm piece fresh ginger root, grated
1 kg pork shoulder, cut into small chunks
2 level tablespoons jerk seasoning
1 400g can chopped tomatoes
250ml passata
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 170C/ gas mark 3.
1.Fry the onions in the oil for a few minutes, add the pepper, chilli and garlic and stir into the onions.
2.Add the ginger and the pork and sprinkle over the seasoning. Stir and fry gently until the meat is sealed.
3.Add the tomatoes and passata and season to taste.
4.Stir well and cover with a lid or foil and transfer to the oven. turn the oven down to 150C/gas mark 2.
5.Cook for 2 hours to allow the pork to tenderise and the flavours to develop.
Serve with rice and vegetables.