Rich Pork Stew Recipe With Root Vegetables Recipes

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.

SLOW-COOKED PORK WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Peel and cut sweet potatoes, turnips and apple into 3/4-in. pieces. Microwave sweet potatoes, turnips and water, covered, on high until just slightly tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add apple and onion. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, salt, paprika and pepper; rub over meat and place in slow cooker., Whisk remaining ingredients; pour around pork. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 145° and the meat is tender. , Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing. Strain cooking juices; serve pork and vegetables with juices.

FRENCH STYLE PORK STEW WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• put the flour in a large bowl and season generously with salt and pepper.
• Add the pork in 4 batches, tossing to coat thoroughly.
• In a large covered casserole, heat 2 T. oil until simmering.
• Add onion, shallot and garlic and saute until translucent.
• Remove and set aside on a plate.
• Add 1/4 of the pork and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 6 minutes, transfer to a plate.
• Brown the remaining floured pork in 3 batches, adding 2 T. of oil to the pot per batch.
• Reduce the heat if the casserole bottom darkens too much.
• Return all pork to the casserole.
• Add the wine and bring to a boil.
• Add the stock and return to a boil.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover the casserole and braise the stew in the oven for about 1 hour, or until meat is nearly tender.
• Add the carrots, celery, parsnips, potatoes, fennel, thyme and bay leaves to the pork stew.
• Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil, stirrring to distribute the vegetables.
• Cover the casserole, return to the oven and cook until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves, season with salt and pepper.
• Serve and enjoy!
• **Can be made in slowcooker!

STEW WITH ROOT VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat and add the oil. Season the meat with the spice mix and some salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the meat and cook, without stirring, until brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the meat, then add the root vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the flour and tomato paste if using, mix thoroughly and cook an additional minute. Add the liquid and bring to a simmer. Add the potatoes and rosemary. Simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.