Pork Stew

Hearty chunks of pork shoulder slow-cooked with root vegetables in a rich, savory broth, served over fluffy white rice with a side of sweet roasted butternut squash.

• Prep: 25 min
• Cook: 2 hr 30 min
• Total: 2 hr 55 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $4.45/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• classic
• comfort food
• savory
• slow cooker

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound pork shoulder (cut into 1.5-inch cubes)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 2 carrots (peeled, chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 butternut squash (medium, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 cup white rice

Instructions

1. Season pork shoulder cubes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add pork in batches and sear until browned on all sides. Remove pork and set aside.
3. Add chopped yellow onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
4. Stir in minced garlic, all-purpose flour, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring no lumps remain. Bring to a simmer.
6. Return seared pork to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until pork is very tender.
7. While the stew simmers, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss butternut squash cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
8. Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning once, until squash is tender and caramelized.
9. Cook white rice according to package directions.
10. Taste the stew and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve the comforting pork stew over white rice, with roasted butternut squash on the side.

Notes

For even more depth of flavor, you can add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste when browning the vegetables. Stew can be made ahead and reheated; flavors often improve the next day.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 710
• Protein: 50.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 70.2 g
• Fat: 25.1 g
• Fiber: 8.5 g
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
• Sugar: 12.3 g
• Cholesterol: 155 mg