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Slow Cooker Pork Stew with Root Vegetables

Close-up of a dark bowl filled with rich, savory pork stew chunks, carrots, and potatoes.
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Make this hearty pork stew in your slow cooker for fall-apart tender pork and comforting root vegetables. This is a simple, satisfying recipe perfect for a cozy family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional)
  • 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 thickening)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cubes dry and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork cubes in batches until they have color on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan. Place the browned pork into the basin of your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), 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 3.5 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 stew has thickened to your liking.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can skip browning the meat and simply place all ingredients except the cornstarch slurry directly into the slow cooker.
  • If you do not have a slow cooker, you can make this on the stovetop by searing the meat, then simmering everything in a Dutch oven over low heat for about 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  • Serve this hearty pork dinner with crusty bread to soak up the savory meat stew broth.

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