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Ultimate Slow Cooker Pork Stew: Tender Meat and Hearty Vegetables

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, savory pork stew featuring tender chunks of meat, carrots, and potatoes.
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Make the best pork stew for comforting family dinners! This slow cooker pork stew recipe yields fall apart pork and a rich, savory broth loaded with root vegetables. It is simple to prepare for a satisfying 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-inch pieces
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup dry red wine (optional, substitute with more broth)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon 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 slurry)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork in batches on all sides. Do not overcrowd the pan. Transfer the browned pork to 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. Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour the wine (if using) into the skillet and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it reduce slightly, about 2 minutes.
  6. Pour the broth mixture over the pork in the slow cooker. Add the bay leaf.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the pork is fork-tender.
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the carrots and potatoes. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender.
  9. Remove the bay leaf. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the stew. Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth thickens to your liking.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, take the time to brown the pork before adding it to the slow cooker. This step builds deep flavor for your savory pork broth recipe.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, you can add an extra tablespoon of cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking.
  • This recipe makes excellent leftovers and is a perfect one pot pork meal for meal prep.

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