15 January, 2026
Pork Stew
Posted in : Pork, Soups on by : MikeZ
Pork Stew
Comfort food at its best! Loaded with tender pork and a medley of veggies to warm your insides when it's cold outside.Difficulty: Easy
Servings 6
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Soup Pot (or Dutch Oven)
INGREDIENTS
- 2 lbs Pork Shoulder or Pork Butt - cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 Tbsp EVOO
- 1 Large Onion - chopped
- 4 cloves Garlicminced - minced
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- ½ cup Dry White Wine - optional
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes – 14 oz
- 4 cups Chicken Broth or Beef Broth
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 3 Large Carrots - peeled and sliced
- 4 Medium Potatoes - peeled and cubed
- 2 Celery Stalks - chopped
- 1 Red Bell Pepper - chopped
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
- 1 Tbsp AP Flour - for thickening (optional)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley - chopped, (for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat EVOO in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Season the Pork cubes with Salt and Pepper. Sear the Pork in batches until browned on all sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same pot, add more EVOO if necessary. Sauté the Onion for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the Garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the Smoked Paprika, Ground Cumin, and Dried Thyme. Cook for another minute to enhance the flavors.
- Pour in 1/2 cup Winer or Chicken Broth to deglaze the pot, scraping the bottom to lift any browned bits. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the browned Pork, Diced Tomatoes, Chicken Broth or Beef Broth, and Bay Leaves, and bring the stew to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, add the Potatoes, Carrots, Celery, and Red Bell Pepper to the stew. Simmer uncovered for another 30 to 40 minutes until the Potatoes are fork tender.
- For a thicker stew, mix the AP Flour with a bit of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the stew and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes to thicken.
- Remove the Bay Leaves. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional Salt and Pepper if needed.
- Garnish with Fresh Parsley and serve hot.
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