Braised Pork - With fruit

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (2 lb) boneless pork roast salt & pepper 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons flour 2 cups carrots , peeled & chopped 1 cup celery , chopped 2[...]

1 cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon anise seed 3 lbs boneless pork shoulder , cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons[...]