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Traditional Pork Stew Recipe

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Entrée
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

DESCRIPTION

Try this Traditional Pork Stew with root vegetables for a hearty and comforting meal that the whole family will love.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated garlic
  • 1 (2.5 lb.) boneless pork shoulder (pork butt), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1 large onion, peeled, diced
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 3 large parsnips, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F.
  2. To a large bowl (or use a gallon-sized ziptop bag) add flour, salt, and garlic. Mix. Add pork cubes and toss to coat. Set aside.
  3. In a large Dutch oven or heavy bottom pot heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. 
  4. Add pork, shaking off excess flour into bowl before adding to pot (do not discard flour). Add thyme sprigs. Stir occasionally until all sides of pork are browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add celery and onions, stir to distribute. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  6. Add remaining flour, stir to distribute it evenly.
  7. Add sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, parsnips, and chicken stock. Stir to incorporate.
  8. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Stir to make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of the pot. Transfer covered pot to oven. Let bake 2 hours.
  9. Remove pot from oven. Serve immediately.

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