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Slow Cooker Hearty Pork Shoulder Stew with Root Vegetables

Close-up of a rich, savory pork stew with tender meat, carrots, and potatoes in a deep bowl.
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This slow cooker pork stew recipe delivers tender pork chunks and root vegetables in a rich, savory broth. It is a simple, comforting meal perfect for cold weather dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs pork shoulder (Boston butt), cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional, substitute with more broth)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for thickening)
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cubes dry and season them lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Remove the browned pork and place it in the basin of your slow cooker.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  5. Add the carrots, potatoes, beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir everything together gently.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew.
  8. Cover and cook on HIGH for the final 30 minutes, or until the stew has thickened to your liking. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For an even richer flavor, you can sear the pork in the slow cooker insert if it is stovetop safe, or use a Dutch oven on the stovetop before transferring ingredients.
  • If you prefer a Southwestern flavor, substitute the rosemary and thyme with 1 tablespoon of chili powder and 1 teaspoon of cumin.
  • This easy pork stew freezes well. Cool completely, then store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.

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