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Slow Cooker Pork Stew with Root Vegetables

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Make tender pork stew easily in your slow cooker with hearty root vegetables for a comforting family meal.

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 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the pork cubes generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches on all sides; remove the 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.
  5. Add the browned pork, beef broth, red wine (if using), thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is very tender.
  7. Add the potatoes, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
  8. Continue cooking on LOW for another 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaf. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, or until the stew has thickened slightly.
  10. Taste and 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 beef broth, use chicken broth or water with 2 bouillon cubes.
  • This stew freezes well for future easy meals.

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