Preheat the oven to gas 3 / 160C / 325°F
Toss the pork in the thyme and season with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Set aside
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large casserole dish on the stove top over a medium heat and fry off the onions until softened
Stir in the cabbage, apples and wine and cook until the cabbage starts to wilt
Add the chestnuts if using, 2 tablespoons of the cranberry sauce and the cinnamon stick and bring to the boil. Cover and turn down to a simmer for 5 minutes
Meanwhile heat the remaining oil in a frying pan and brown off the pork
Stir the last tablespoon of cranberry sauce into the pork then add to the casserole dish, stirring well
Put the lid on the casserole dish and put in the oven for 90 minutes until the pork is tender
Remove the cinnamon stick before serving over garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal greens
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