Crock Pot Pork Stew
This Slow Cooker Pork Stew is loaded with pork and vegetables. It is cooked in a flavorful broth in the slow cooker to make an easy meal.
Servings: 6
Cost: $11.69, $1.95 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Pork Shoulder cut into 2 inch pieces
- ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 pound Russet Potatoes peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2 carrots peeled and cut into large pieces
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 White Onion Peeled and chopped
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Bay Leaves
- ⅓ cup Red Wine
- 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 14 oz can
- 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
Instructions
- Place 2 pounds pork shoulder pieces, ¼ cup all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a large zip-top bag. Seal the bag and shake until the pork is evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the coated pork to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the browned pork to a slow cooker.
- Pour ? cup red wine into the skillet and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze it. Pour the wine mixture into the slow cooker.
- Add 1 pound russet potatoes, 2 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 chopped white onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 bay leaves, 1 can crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, and 2 cups chicken broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the pork is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaves from the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 3 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture and 1 cup frozen peas into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 30-45 more minutes until the stew has thickened and the peas are heated through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Recipe Tips
- Stew Broth - The cornstarch mixture thickens the stew. If you prefer a thinner stew, then do not add the cornstarch mixture to the crock pot.
- Keep Slow Cooker Close - To keep the heat in and for the ingredients to cook evenly, keep lid close while slow cooking.
- Change the Pork - You can easily use any type of pork in this recipe. I used a pork shoulder, but you can use pork stewing meat, pork loin or a pork butt as well.
- Change the Meat - If you prefer not to use pork, you can use ground beef, chicken, or lamb.
- Add Beans - For even a more heartier stew add in some beans. We recommend pinto, black beans, or any that you have on hand.
- Spicy Pork Stew - Add diced green chilies or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Creamy Version - Stir in a splash of heavy cream or sour cream at the end.
- Low-Carb Option - Replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips.
- Add More Vegetables - This is a great recipe to sneak in more veggies such as parsnips or broccoli.
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1072mg | Potassium: 1295mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4477IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 5mg
