This was really hearty, luscious and super soft.
Pork Stew
serves 6-8
Ingredients:
2.5 lbs pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 in cubes
1/2 cup flour
salt
pepper
2-4 Tbsp vegetable oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
2 cups carrots, sliced into 1/2 in pieces
1 cup celery, cut into 1/2 in pieces
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups beef or chicken broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup parsnips, peeled and diced
2-3 Tbsp parsley, chopped
In a mixing bowl, toss the pork with the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to coat evenly, shaking off excess.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil, over medium-high heat, in a large pot and brown pork in batches without crowding it, about 7-9 minutes. Add more oil as needed. Transfer browned meat to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove and discard pan drippings.
- Cook the bacon in the same pot, stirring frequently until crispy. Transfer to bowl with pork.
- Reduce heat to medium and saute onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, in bacon drippings, stirring occasionally, until soft.
- Add wine to the pot, continue to simmer, scraping up brown bits on the bottom of the pot until liquid is almost evaporated.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, browned pork, bacon, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 45 minutes
- Stir in cranberries, potatoes and parsnips then cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If you'd like the stew thinner, add more beef broth or water to achieve desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into individual bowls, garnish with parsley and serve.
