Slow-cooked COMFORT

Secretly easy recipes that will impress your guests

Pulled pork tacos

Juicy and tender pork is the hero of this Mexican-inspired dish.

SERVES 4-6 PREP 15 mins, plus marinating COOK 4 hrs

* 1kg pork shoulder, skin/fat cap removed (see tip)

* 12 small soft tortillas

* Guacamole, soured cream, salsa, lime wedges and coriander sprigs, to serve

FOR THE MARINADE

* 2tbsp chipotle paste

* 1tbsp each ground cumin and coriander

* 1tsp dried oregano

* Juice 1 orange

* Juice 1 lime

* 3tbsp red wine vinegar

* 4 garlic cloves, crushed

* 1tbsp tomato puree

* 1tbsp salt

Mix the marinade ingredients in a large glass bowl. Add the pork and coat well. Cover and chill for at least 4 hrs or overnight.

Slow-cooked lamb with couscous

Succulent lamb is a great option for feeding a crowd.

SERVES 6-8

PREP 25 mins, plus marinating

COOK 5 hrs 30 mins

* 2kg lamb shoulder

* 1 butternut squash, deseeded and cut into 1cm cubes

* 300ml chicken stock

* 150g dried prunes

* 300g couscous

* Small bunch parsley, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve

* Juice 1 lemon