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4 onions, peeled and quartered <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maldon salt and freshly ground peppercorns<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dijon mustard, plain yoghurt and lemon juice to prepare gravy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPreheat the oven to 160 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the spread: Mix the ingredients for the spread and rub all over the meat. Place the meat skin-side down in a casserole with a lid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the marinade: Mix all the ingredients for the marinade and pour over the meat. Marinate for 45 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To finish: Add the rest of the ingredients except the apples, half of the sugar and plain yoghurt. Season with salt and pepper to taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cover and oven bake for 1 \u00bd hours. Turn the meat skin-side up; add the apples, sprinkle with the rest of the brown sugar and bake for another 45 minutes until the meat is tender and slightly sticky. Pour off the pan juices and remove the meat. Place the meat on a serving platter and rest for at least 10 minutes. Turn on the oven grill and heat until the apples are slightly caramelised. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour the pan juices into a saucepan, add about 15 ml more mustard and boil down until reduced, stir in a dollop of plain yoghurt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with the meat and apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Panna cotta with fruit compote<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n4 \u2013 6 bags rooibos tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n
500 ml full cream milk <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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mint leaves <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sprinkle the gelatine over the water and leave to sponge. Melt in the microwave oven or over boiling water. Mix with the cream and add to the milk together with the yoghurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mix with a whisk. Pour into the prepared cups and place overnight in the refrigerator till set. Once set, turn out onto a plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fruit compote<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nHeat 250 ml rooibos tea and 60 ml ros\u00e9 wine with 125 ml sugar till the sugar is dissolved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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