Best 5 Braised Pork Stew Recipes

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Pork stew is a classic comfort food dish that is made by slowly cooking pork in a flavorful liquid, typically with vegetables. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. This article provides three different recipes for braised pork stew, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic pork stew made with pork shoulder, carrots, celery, and onions. The second recipe is a more flavorful stew that includes smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. The third recipe is a lighter stew that uses lean pork tenderloin and a variety of vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms. With three delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect pork stew to warm you up on a cold day.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED PORK AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This braised pork stew is warming and comforting! Great over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.

Provided by Michelle Klingbeil

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound pork butt steaks, cubed
½ medium head cabbage, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add pork; cook and stir until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a dish.
  • Add cabbage, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the hot pot; saute for 10 minutes. Add pork back to the pot with chicken stock, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until pork is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Whisk water and cornstarch in a small bowl; pour into the stew. Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1003.6 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

BRAISED PORK STEW



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Pork tenderloin becomes amazingly tender in this braised stew. It's a fantastic meal for a cold winter night. -Nella Parker, Hersey, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 ounces assorted frozen vegetables
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; add 3 tablespoons flour and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork. Drain if necessary. Stir in vegetables, broth, garlic, mustard and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until pork and vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes., In a small bowl, mix remaining flour and water until smooth; stir into stew. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BRAISED PORK & APPLE STEW



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From Woman's Day magazine. Pork tenderloin is so tender and delicious and more affordable than beef tenderloin. Perfect on a budget.

Provided by rosered

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 1 pork tenderloin with fruit and vegetables, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 11/2 inch chunks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
15 1/2 ounces chicken broth
2 gala apples, cored and each cut into 8 wedges
8 very small red potatoes, halved
1 cup baby carrots
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons honey dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a 5 to 6 quart pot over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper and coat with flour.
  • Cook pork 4 minutes until browned , turning once , remove to a plate.
  • Add broth , apples , potatoes , carrots and thyme to pot and bring to a boil. Cover , reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Stir in pork and mustard. Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes or until pork is just cooked thru.

COLA-BRAISED PORK STEW



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Provided by Juli Tsuchiya-Waldron

Categories     Garlic     Ginger     Pork     Braise     Sauté     Stew     Pork Rib     Winter     Potluck     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Japan

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless country-style pork ribs, excess fat trimmed, cut into 1 1/2- to 2-inch cubes
2 cups cola (do not use diet cola)
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger
1 bunch green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pot over high heat. Add half of pork; sauté until brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer pork to bowl. Repeat with remaining pork. Return pork to pot. Turn off heat and pour cola slowly into pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Add garlic, soy sauce, ginger, and half of green onions. Cover and simmer until pork is tender, about 50 minutes longer. Uncover and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with remaining green onions.

BRAISED PORK & APPLE STEW



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Really good for Fall when apples are fresh.

Provided by Lynda Sweezey

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp vegetable oil (canola)
1 lb pork tenderloin..cut into 1-1/2" chunks
1 tsp each:salt & pepper
1 Tbsp flour
1 can(s) (14-1/2oz chicken broth
2 gala apples..cored & each cut into 8 wedges
8 very small red potatoes..halved
1 c baby carrots
1/2 tsp dried thyme
3 Tbsp honey-dijon mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a 5-6 quart pot. While oil heats,sprinkle pork with salt and pepper and coat with flour. Cook pork 4 minutes or until browned,turning once;remove to plate.
  • 2. Add broth,apples,potatoes,carrots,& thyme to pot and bring to a boil. Cover,reduce heat,& simmer 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in pork & mustard. Cover and simmer 4-5 minutes or until pork is cooked through.

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful stew, brown the pork cubes in a large skillet over medium-high heat before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Add vegetables to the slow cooker along with the pork and broth. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • Season the stew with your favorite herbs and spices. Some good choices include garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook the stew on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours, or until the pork is tender.
  • Serve the stew over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Braised pork stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you like your stew thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give braised pork stew a try.

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