Wash the thyme, remove the leaves. Peel the shallots and cut them into slices. Wash the meat and dab dry. Rub pepper all around. Wrap the bacon slices around it and tie them up.
Heat 1 tablespoon of clarified butter in a roaster. Brown the meat in it all around for about 5 minutes. Fry shallots and thyme briefly. Pour in about half the stock and bring to the boil. Braise open in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 175 °C/circulating air: 150 °C/gas: level 2) for 30-40 minutes
Melt 1 tablespoon of clarified butter. Wash apples, dab dry and spread with it. After approx. 10 minutes frying time, place the apples in the roasting pan and finish cooking
Keep meat and apples warm. Bring the stock with the rest of the stock to the boil and simmer for a while. Stir in jam. Thicken slightly with sauce thickener. Season to taste with salt, pepper and balsamic vinegar. Remove kitchen string and cut meat. Arrange everything. Serve with potato balls and buttered Brussels sprouts
Drink: strong red wine