pork and pumpkin stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 - yellow onion, diced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons chicken demi-glace **see note
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon **reduce to 1/2 teaspoon if you like less cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons applesauce
• 9 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices
• 1 pound peeled and diced (3/4-inch dice) pumpkin or substitute using sweet potatoes and butternut squash
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
• 4 teaspoons chicken stock concentrate mixed with 2 cups water, or 2 cups chicken stock