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Hearty Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Close-up of a steaming bowl filled with rich, savory pork stew chunks, potatoes, and carrots in a thick sauce.
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Make a tender and flavorful pork stew using your slow cooker. This recipe uses simple ingredients for a satisfying comfort meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds 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)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening)

Instructions

  1. Season the pork cubes generously with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches on all sides. 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.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker. Add the browned pork, beef broth, red wine (if using), tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is tender.
  6. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Continue cooking on low for another 1 to 2 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
  8. Remove the bay leaf. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour with 3 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew.
  9. Cover and cook on high for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the stew has thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, sear the vegetables briefly in the skillet after browning the pork before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • If you do not have a slow cooker, you can simmer this stew in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • You can substitute chicken broth for beef broth if preferred.

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