Step 1

Slice the pork jowl meat into pieces of around an inch each.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a cast iron pan.

Step 3

Sauté the bacon, then the onion for a few minutes.

Step 4

Add paprika powder, pork jowl, marjoram and fresh thyme sprigs.

Step 5

Let the pork jowl brown for a few minute while stirring.

Step 6

Add your favorite red wine.

Step 7

Add about 17 oz of water, it should almost cover. Cook on medium heat with the lid on.

Step 8

In the meantime, chop the carrots into small cubes and add into the stew.

Step 9

After 40 minutes is up, check that meat is soft enough before adding the mushrooms.

Step 10

Add a bit of water if required. Cook for another 15 minutes.

Step 11

Check that the pork jowl are tender. Add the tapioca flour and stir well.

Step 12

Adjust the consistency of the gravy with water as necessary.

Step 13

Season with salt and pepper and cook for another couple of minutes.

Step 14

Serve and enjoy!