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Slow Cooker Tender Pork Stew

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Make a hearty and comforting pork stew in your slow cooker with tender pork and root vegetables in a rich, savory broth. This is a simple, homestyle dinner perfect for cold weather.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 3 tablespoons cold water (for slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cubes dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches until lightly seared on all sides. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker with the pork.
  5. Add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is fork tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaf. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the broth has thickened.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

  • For deeper flavor, you can sear the pork in batches directly in the slow cooker insert if it is stovetop safe, then proceed with the recipe.
  • If you do not have beef broth, use chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • This stew reheats well and is excellent for meal prepping.

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