Description
A heartwarming stew featuring tender pork, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for chilly winter days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into chunks
- 4 medium Yukon gold or red potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium parsnips, sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
- Remove the pork and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and parsnips until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the browned pork back to the pot with the potatoes and spices. Stir to coat.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil, scraping the pot bottom for flavor.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90-120 minutes, until pork is tender.
- Stir in fresh parsley and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For added depth, allow the stew to rest for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator before serving. Leftovers taste even better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: stew, comfort food, winter recipes, pork, family meals, hearty meals