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Slow Cooker Hearty Pork Stew with Root Vegetables

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Make this slow cooker pork stew for a comforting, tender meal. It combines pork shoulder with root vegetables in a savory broth, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional, substitute with more broth)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Lightly dredge the pork cubes in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Remove the browned pork and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Return the pork to the slow cooker. Add the beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  7. Add the carrots and potatoes to the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  8. Continue cooking on LOW for another 2 to 3 hours, or until the pork is fork-tender and the vegetables are soft.
  9. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If the broth is too thin, you can thicken it by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stirring it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  10. Ladle the hearty pork stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • This stew freezes well; cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, sear the pork in batches after dredging it in flour.
  • Serve this comfort food stew with crusty bread for dipping.

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