Classic Homestyle Pork Stew Food

RICH PORK STEW RECIPE WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and paprika in a medium bowl then toss the pork cubes in it until coated;
• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large dutch oven;
• Once oil is hot, place the pork in an even layer on the bottom of the pan. You may need to do this process in 2-3 batches depending upon the size of your dutch oven and amount of pork used;
• Brown the pork for 2-3 minutes on each side until all pieces are browned and then transfer to a plate;
• Add the onion to the pan and saute for 1 minute then add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds stirring as it cooks;
• Add the wine or equal amounts of broth to the dutch oven and stir while scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze any cooked bits from the pot;
• Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, chicken broth, tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine;
• Add the bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, remaining salt and black pepper, then stir;
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes;
• Add the pork back to the dutch oven, stir and cover simmering for 30-40 minutes stirring occasionally;
• Add the mushrooms and frozen peas to the stew and simmer uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the mushrooms are tender;
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve with a slice of bread and fresh parsley on top.

CLASSIC PORK STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F
• Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Brown the pork in the dutch oven, turning and stir so that they brown on all sides.
• Stir in the onions and minced garlic and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, celery, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, bay leaves, ginger ale and broth. Stir to mix everything.
• Cover dutch oven with lid and place in the oven to bake for 3 hours.
• Take dutch oven out of the oven. In a separate bowl whisk together the corn starch and water to make a slurry. Stir the slurry in the stew to thicken.
• Serve.

PORK STEW

Steps:

• 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 prunes, 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.

CLASSIC PORK STEW

Steps:

• Toss pork cubes with flour, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half of the pork; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes. Transfer the meat to a clean bowl; repeat with the remaining pork.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion to the pot; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and herbs; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste darkens, about 1 minute. Add wine; cook, scraping the bottom of the pot, until reduced by about half, about 1 minute. Add stock, bay leaves and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt; return the browned pork and any accumulated juices to the pot. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover and cook until the pork is almost tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
• Stir in potatoes, carrots, parsnips and mushrooms. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer 1/4 cup of the liquid to a small bowl; whisk in cornstarch to make a slurry. Stir the slurry back into the stew; increase heat to medium. Stir in peas; cook until the peas are bright green and the liquid is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and remove and discard bay leaves. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

PORK STEW

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven pan, put the butter and the cubed pork. Cook until all the pork is browned, about 30 minutes.
• Add the onion,and the chicken bouillon and a little chicken stock. Let this simmer until tender (this is how you get good gravy on the stew).
• When pork is done, add the vegetables.
• Stir all together and add the chicken broth and enough water to cover the vegetables.
• Simmer until the vegetables are done.
• To thicken the gravy, I use the peppered gravy mix in a 1/2 cup water.

COMFORT FOOD ESSENTIALS: CLASSIC PORK STEW

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
• 3. Cut the pork roast into 1-inch (2.5cm) cubes.
• 4. Chef's Note: I tried several different versions of pork for this recipe; however, in terms of flavor and texture, the boneless pork sirloin roast was the best fit.
• 5. Add the flour, salt, and pepper to a mixing bowl.
• 6. Pat the pork cubes with a paper towel, and toss with the flour mixture, to coat.
• 7. Add the butter to a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
• 8. When the foaming subsides, add the carrots to the pot.
• 9. Toss in the butter until they slightly brown, and then remove from the pot and reserve.
• 10. Add the onions, and the mushrooms to the pot, and toss until they begin to brown.
• 11. Remove from the pot and reserve.
• 12. Chef's Note: Browning the veggies before cooking really amps up the flavor of this dish.
• 13. Add the pork to the pot.
• 14. Chef's Note: You will probably need to add an additional tablespoon or two of butter.
• 15. Cook until the pork is browned on all sides, about 10 - 12 minutes.
• 16. Add the chicken stock (or water), tomatoes, mushrooms, carrots, and onions.
• 17. Chef's Note: When I'm using canned tomatoes, I prefer Cento brand; however, Hunt's tomatoes are a good alternative.
• 18. Bring to a simmer, and then add the dried spices (oregano, cumin, cayenne, paprika).
• 19. Continue to simmer, partly covered for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the carrots, and pork begin to tenderize.
• 20. Remove lid and continue to simmer for an additional 10 - 12 minutes. The carrots and pork should be fork tender.
• 21. Chef's Tip: If the sauce is not thick enough for you, mix some flour in a bit of water to make a slurry, and add that to the pot to thicken it.
• 22. Chef's Note: Before serving, do a final tasting for proper seasoning.
• 23. PLATE/PRESENT
• 24. Serve over egg noodles, or a nice pile of long-grain white rice... and don't forget some freshly-baked crusty bread... Enjoy.
• 25. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

DELICIOUS AND EASY PORK STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• In a bowl mix together the flour, seasoning salt and pepper.
• Coat the pork in the flour mixture then brown well on all sides in the oil (working in batches) then remove to a bowl.
• Add in the onion, garlic, sage and crushed pepper flakes; saute for about 8 minutes.
• Return the pork to the pot and any juices from the plate.
• Add in remaining ingredients (along with any other ingredients such as potatoes, carrots or any other veggies) mix to combine and season with salt and pepper.
• Simmer over medium heat until pork is very tender (about 1 - 1-1/2 hours).

OVEN BAKED PORK STEW

Steps:

• Brown meat half at a time in hot oil.
• Stir flour into drippings left in the pan.
• Stir in undrained tomatoes, garlic, bay leaf, sugar, bouillon, thyme, oregano, hot sauce, water and salt.
• Cook and stir until thick and bubbly.
• Combine meat, sweet potatoes, onion, and green pepper in a 3 qt casserole dish.
• Stir in tomato mixture.
• Bake, covered in a 350°F oven for about 1 1/2 hours or until meat and veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Remove bay leaf.
• Stir in peas.
• Bake 5 to 10 minutes more.