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Ultimate Slow Cooker Pork Stew: Tender Meat and Root Vegetables

A close-up of a hearty bowl of pork stew featuring tender meat chunks, potatoes, and bright orange carrots in a rich broth.
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Make this hearty, comforting slow cooker pork stew for a satisfying family dinner. Tender pork shoulder and root vegetables simmer in a rich, savory broth, requiring minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs pork shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional)
  • 1/4 cup cold water (for thickening slurry, optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the pork cubes dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork cubes in batches until seared on all sides. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker insert.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and add the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.
  4. Add the carrots, potatoes, thyme, rosemary, remaining salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Pour the broth over the ingredients.
  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. If you prefer a thicker broth, mix the flour and cold water together in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving. Serve this hearty meat stew hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, sear the pork before adding it to the slow cooker. This step builds depth in the final broth.
  • If you do not have beef or chicken broth, you can substitute with water and two bouillon cubes.
  • To avoid mushy potatoes, cut them into slightly larger chunks than the carrots.

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