Creamy Pork with Mushrooms and Pumpkin

Ingredients

25g Dried Porcini Mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
400g pork fillet, cut into large cubes
2 cloves garlic, crushed
250g chestnut mushrooms, halved or quartered
1 large pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and cubed
2 tbsp fresh sage, torn
284ml carton of double cream
125ml dry white wine
1-2 tsp Dijon mustard  

Instructions

1.      Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4. Pour about 175ml boiling water onto the porcini mushrooms and soak for about 15 minutes.

2.      Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large pan and cook the pork  until lightly browned on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a large ovenproof dish with a lid.

3.      Drain the porcini mushrooms, reserving the water, and add to the pan. Add the remaining oil then the garlic and chestnut mushrooms and cook for a few minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften. Stir in the pumpkin and half the sage. Continue to cook until the pumpkin begins to colour and soften.

4.      Pour in the cream, wine and mustard, plus 125ml of the reserved mushroom liquid. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then pour over the pork. Cover and bake for 30-35 minutes until the pork is thoroughly cooked. Stir halfway through and, if necessary, add a little more of the mushroom liquid or some water.

5.    Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, sprinkle with the remaining sage and then serve.