Life is made to be savoured – through great food and treasured memories shared with the people who matter most. It is also found in the quieter pleasures, like slow meals or time spent cooking something special. This collection of recipes celebrates those delicious moments of simple luxury with four sumptuous recipes that pair precious Pink Lady® apples with the versatility of pork. From golden pan-fried dumplings and a magnificent Moroccan-inspired pastilla to fiery Sichuan noodles and sticky pork belly with creamy pap, each dish offers a different take on this classic combination. Grated, glazed, simmered or served fresh, Pink Lady® apples bring sweetness, crunch and brightness to every plate, transforming everyday eats into magic meals.
Life’s sweetest moments deserve your full attention – just like the beautifully brilliant crunch of a Pink Lady® apple.
Pork & Pink Lady® Apple Dumplings with Chilli & Apple Dipping Sauce
Crisp underneath and wonderfully juicy inside, these pan-fried dumplings are made for sharing with friends and family. Grated Pink Lady® apple brings gentle sweetness and moisture, while pork mince provides the perfect protein for the savoury base of the filling.
Pork is a frequently consumed red meat that provides substantial amounts of energy, macronutrients and micronutrients.
Cabbage, spring onion, coriander, ginger, garlic and lime zest add layers of freshness and fragrance, with sesame oil, soya and oyster sauce adding umami goodness. Pleating the gyoza wrappers takes a little practice, but once you find your rhythm, assembling the dumplings becomes a fun kitchen project. They are first fried until their bases are golden, then steamed in the same pan to cook the filling before being crisped again. For a textural delight, serve straight from pan to plate.
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Moroccan Pork & Pink Lady® Apple Pastilla
Sweet meets savoury in this impressive Moroccan-inspired pastilla, which offers a delicious contrast of crisp, buttery phyllo and spiced pulled pork. Make a meal of it and enjoy with a vibrant Apple & Cucumber Mint Salad made with the sweet-tart balance of Pink Lady® apples.
Hand-picked for premium quality and bursting with flavour, every Pink Lady® apple carries a heart-shaped seal of approval.
Pork shoulder is rubbed with cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric, then gently braised with Pink Lady® apple juice, honey and lemon until tender enough to pull apart. Once cooled, the meat is combined with grated Pink Lady® apple and fresh herbs, adding a bright lift to the deeply savoury filling. Baked until golden, the pastilla is finished with cinnamon, crushed almonds and a light dusting of icing sugar. A crisp apple, cucumber and mint salad cuts through the richness, while harissa yoghurt provides a cool yet spicy finish to this striking centrepiece that is well worth the effort.
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Dan Dan Noodles with Sichuan Pork Mince & Pink Lady® Apple
Bold, spicy and ready in 40 minutes, these Dan Dan noodles deliver maximum flavour with minimal fuss. Pork mince is cooked until browned and caramelised, then coated in an aromatic mixture of garlic, ginger, chilli crisp, Sichuan peppercorns, Chinese five-spice, dark soy sauce and hoisin.
Pork is rich in several essential vitamins and minerals, including thiamine, niacin, vitamin B6 and selenium.
The creamy Dan Dan sauce comes together with peanut butter or tahini, chilli oil, black rice vinegar and a splash of hot noodle water, which creates a silky consistency that clings beautifully to every strand. Pink Lady® apple is the fresh finishing touch. Cut into matchsticks or diced finely, its sweetness and unmistakable crunch balance the heat and richness of the pork. This easy recipe is ideal for a delish midweek dinner. Love a good hit of heat? Simply add more chilli oil.
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Pink Lady® Apple-Glazed Pork Belly with Creamy Pap & Chakalaka
This yummy dish gives a proudly South African favourite a sweet, sticky twist. Pork belly is slowly roasted until meltingly tender, then finished at a high temperature to create deeply blistered crackling. After chilling, the pork is sliced and crisped again in a hot pan, ensuring plenty of crunch before it is coated in a glossy, irresistible Pink Lady® apple glaze.
Pink Lady® apple’s signature sweetness, refreshing tartness and satisfying crunch awaken the senses.
Made with apple juice, grated apple, garam masala, honey, mustard, ginger and smoked paprika, the glaze strikes a delicious balance between fruity sweetness, savoury depth and warming spice. Creamy, buttery pap is the perfect base, while a quick Pink Lady® apple chakalaka brings vibrant flavour to the plate. Much of the preparation can be done ahead of time, making this show-stopping dish great for relaxed weekend entertaining and fabulous family feasts.
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Slow Down & Savour
Invite your favourite people to the table and celebrate life’s delicious details this season. For more food inspiration, try these delicious Pink Lady® apple recipes and make the most of pork.
