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Ultimate Slow Cooker Pork Stew: Delicious Family Comfort Food

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, savory pork stew chunks, carrots, and potatoes.
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Make fork-tender pork shoulder and hearty root vegetables in your slow cooker. This easy recipe delivers rich, savory flavor perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or Sunday meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 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 cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 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 with paper towels 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, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Remove the browned pork and set it aside.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Transfer the onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add the browned pork, carrots, potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove and discard 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.
  7. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Browning the pork first develops a deeper flavor in the final stew. Do not skip this step if you have time.
  • If you prefer a richer broth, substitute half of the beef broth with dry red wine for the initial cooking phase.
  • For best results with potatoes and carrots, cut them into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.

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