Sweet Pork and Apple

Babyment

Suitable for: 8 months to 10 months old baby

Ingredients:

• 1 medium apple
• 1 sweet potato
• 1 center-cut pork chop
• 2 cups of water

Preparation and Cooking Method:

Step 1: Peel, core and dice the apple into small pieces

Step 2: Peel and dice the sweet potato into small pieces

Step 3: Trim off any excess fat from the pork (a little fat is fine and will help make this puree more smooth) and dice pork into small pieces.

Step 4: Combine all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil and then simmer until meat is no longer pink and sweet potato dices are soft and mushy.

Puree in a blender or food processor to a texture suitable for your baby. You may also puree and then serve this mixed with rice or noodles and even served with lentils.

Nutritional Value of 100g of Pork:

Benefits of Sweet Pork and Apple:

Pediatric authorities recommend meat as one of baby’s first solid foods due to the heme iron they can provide.

Pork is high in calcium and phosphorus, which are essential for your baby's bone structure, while iron and zinc play important roles in maintaining the strength and elasticity of bones and joints.

Selenium in pork is needed by the body for the proper functioning of the antioxidant system and protects our system from colon cancer.