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    The Life Jolie » Main/Entree » Pork Stew

    Pork Stew

    Published: Mar 7, 2019 · Modified: Aug 8, 2020 by Jessy Freimann · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads.

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    Pork Stew is a super easy and totally cozy dinner. Made in the slow cooker or instant pot, this is packs in some serious flavor without all the hassle!

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    Pork Stew

    This recipe is part of my Dump it 'til it's hot series of dump recipes. It's all about making delicious food with minimal prep, no pre-cooking, the ability to freeze for a good make-ahead meal. And trust me when I say, easy never tasted so good!

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    I love a good stew recipe. There’s nothing like a warm and cozy stew to warm you up on a chilly night. And while beef stew is always a tasty option (try this one!) a pork stew recipe sounded like a delicious idea as well!

    This stew is packed with tasty veggies in a savory gravy. I used pork chops because they’re super budget-friendly and end up fall-apart tender. This makes a satisfying twist on a traditional stew that the whole family will love!

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    Tips for making this crockpot stew with pork

    • I try not to cut the vegetables too small as they will break down in the slow cooker or instant pot.
    • For the slow cooker, add the peas and the slurry for the last ½ hour of cooking time and switch the slow cooker onto high for that period.
    • For the instant pot, after it’s done cooking and de-pressurizing, I set the instant pot to the saute setting and add the slurry and peas to thicken before serving.
    • Be sure to do a 10 natural release in the instant pot to help tenderize the meat.

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    Frequently asked questions about making this pork stew slow cooker and instant pot recipe

    • Can you freeze pork stew? Yes- either before cooking or after works just fine.
    • Can I reheat pork stew? Yes- I reheat this in the microwave or in a pot on the stove.
    • How long does pork stew last? 3-4 days covered in the refrigerator.
    • What goes with pork stew? I like to serve this over boiled or mashed potatoes with a crusty piece of Italian bread.
    • Can I make this in the instant pot? Yes- see the recipe below for instructions for both the slow cooker and instant pot!
    • What cut of pork is best for pork stew? I use pork chops in this but you can also use ½ of a pork shoulder (or pork butt) cut into 2 inch chunks.
    • What if I don't cook with alcohol? No problem, just leave the wine out.

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    Pork Stew Recipe Upgrades

    Although this is designed to be a dump-and-go recipe, here are a few “upgrades” you can make if you have a little extra time on your hands and don’t mind doing a small amount of extra work. You don’t have to do them to have a delicious meal, but they will make this recipe come out even more delicious:

    • Sear the pork chunks before placing it into the slow cooker (if you’re using an instant pot, you can do this on the saute setting).
    • Serve over boiled or mashed potatoes with a crusty slice of bread.

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    Make it a meal!

    A few great recipes to round out and complete this meal would be:

    • Peas with Onions
    • Easy Garlic Green Beans
    • French Onion Mashed Potatoes
    • Summer Bounty Strawberry Salad
    • Grandma's Best Banana Cake
    • Quick and Easy Chocolate Pudding Cake

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    Pork Stew is a super easy and totally cozy dinner. Made in the slow cooker or instant pot, this is packs in some serious flavor without all the hassle!

    Pork Stew (Crockpot + Instant Pot)

    Jessy Freimann
    Pork Stew is a super easy and totally cozy dinner. Made in the slow cooker or instant pot, this is packs in some serious flavor without all the hassle!
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 large carrots, sliced
    • 2 ribs celery, sliced
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 4-5 boneless pork chops, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
    • ¼ cup flour (to cover meat- ONLY IF USING STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS)
    • 2 cans chicken broth
    • 3 Tablespoons white wine (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 4-6 tablespoon corn starch
    • 2-3 Tablespoons water
    • 1 cup frozen peas

    Instructions
     

    Crockpot instructions

    • In crockpot combine carrots, celery, onion, garlic, pork chunks, broth, wine, salt pepper and thyme until well combined.
    • Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
    • Towards the end of the cooking time, combine corn starch and water to make a slurry.
    • Stir slurry and peas into the crockpot. Taste for seasoning and adjust seasonings if needed.
    • Cover and increase the crockpot to high heat.
    • Cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken. Serve immediately.

    Instant Pot instructions

    • In Instant Pot combine onion, garlic, pork chunks, broth, wine, salt pepper and thyme until well combined.
    • Cover and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes with a 10 minute natural release.
    • Open the Instant Pot and add carrots and celery.
    • Cover and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes and end with a quick release.
    • Towards the end of the cooking time, combine corn starch and water to make a slurry.
    • Uncover and turn the Instant Pot to the Saute setting.
    • Add slurry and peas to the stew and simmer until stew has thickened and peas are tender. Taste for seasoning and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately.

    Stovetop instructions

    • Coat a thick-bottom pan with one tablespoon of olive oil and sweat out carrots, onions and garlic over medium heat for 5-10 minute or until they've softened a bit. Remove from pot and set aside.
    • While vegetables cook, sprinkle pork with salt and pepper and toss them in flour, leaving extra flour in the bowl once the pork is out. Whisk broth into remaining flour and set aside.
    • Once vegetables are out of the pan, add the other tablespoon of oil and sear pork chunks on each side. Be careful not to crowd the pan.
    • Once all pork is seared, add vegetables back into the pot and the chicken broth along with the peas, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir well and raise the heat a bit to bring to a boil. Once it's boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for an hour on low heat, stirring periodically.
    • In the last 10 minutes of that hour, mix a little more flour with a small amount of water (a slurry) and stir into the stew to thicken. Serve immediately.

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    Pork Stew is a super easy and totally cozy dinner. Made in the slow cooker or instant pot, this is packs in some serious flavor without all the hassle!

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    Comments

    1. Carlee says

      November 03, 2015 at 4:13 pm

      That looks delicious! I never think to do pork stew either, but now I am inspired!
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        November 04, 2015 at 12:04 pm

        Give it a try, we really enjoyed it!
        Reply
    2. Easypeasylifematters says

      November 08, 2015 at 12:46 am

      I am a stew fanatic so I can't wait to give this a try! :)
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        November 09, 2015 at 10:24 am

        I hope you enjoy it!
        Reply
    3. Vic Blu says

      August 10, 2017 at 7:03 am

      What size of canned chicken broth are used here?
      Reply
      • Jessy says

        August 10, 2017 at 8:59 am

        14.5 oz- sorry for the confusion, I'll update the recipe.
        Reply
        • Tina says

          December 17, 2019 at 12:46 pm

          Where is the update? I want to use better than bullion.
          Reply
          • Jessy Freimann says

            December 26, 2019 at 3:26 pm

            Hi Tina- I updated the recipe with stovetop directions in the recipe card. To use Better than Boullion, follow the directions on that package to make the amount you need. In this case, the recipe calls for 2 cans of chicken broth, which is about 3 1/2 cups of chicken broth. I hope you enjoy it!
            Reply
    4. Melissa says

      November 09, 2019 at 10:42 am

      I’ve made the original pork stew recipe a bunch of times & love it, is it still available? I don’t have a crockpot or instant pot :(
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        November 25, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        Hi Melissa- so sorry for the delay- I updated the recipe with the original stovetop directions. Enjoy!
        Reply
    5. Nicolee says

      February 05, 2020 at 9:02 pm

      I made this today and it was wonderful! I added 2 small potatoes and one carrot and a small can of green chilies. The house smelled so good all day! We really enjoyed this stew. Also, it was my first time making pork stew :-)
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        February 07, 2020 at 6:10 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! Sounds like you made some seriously delicious additions!
        Reply
    6. Kathy Schiano says

      February 10, 2020 at 5:54 pm

      So delicious I made it with mashed potatoes. This is the second time but I didn’t have pork chops but I used pork tenderloin. It was a hit
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        February 13, 2020 at 11:11 am

        Hi Kathy- I'm so glad you loved it! Thanks for sharing!
        Reply
    7. Nicolee says

      March 04, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      I have made this 3 times already in the crockpot and it has been delicious each time. Went right by the recipe except adding a small can of diced green chilies. Love this recipe! Thank you!!
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        March 08, 2020 at 7:18 pm

        LOVE! So glad to hear it!
        Reply
    8. Rose says

      August 03, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Dredge the pieces of pork in how much seasoned flour?
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        August 08, 2020 at 1:03 pm

        Sorry about that- it looks like it never transferred over when I moved recipe cards. I just updated it- 1/4 cup of flour for the stovetop directions. Thanks for the heads up on that :)
        Reply
    9. Toni Jabben says

      November 03, 2021 at 11:41 am

      I really enjoyed this recipe. I used pork tenderloin & also included a can of chopped green chiles. I also added 2 tsp ground cumin, a can of green chile enchilada sauce and thickened it with a 6 oz can of tomato paste, which also added a depth of flavor. I did not include the peas & my husband requested a potato to be added to the stew next time. I hate it when people totally change a recipe and then rate it, but here I am…it was so good, I had to share. Thank you for the original recipe!! 😁
      Reply
      • Jessy Freimann says

        December 06, 2021 at 11:29 am

        Sounds like you made some delicious changes Toni- so glad you liked it!
        Reply

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