Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  
• 1 pound boneless pork sirloin
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  
• 3 cups vegetable broth
  
• 1 12 - ounce can beer or 1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
  
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  
• 3 medium parsnips, peeled and sliced 3/4 inch thick
  
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
  
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh thyme or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
  
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  
• 4 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  
• 2 small green apples, cored and cut into wedges