Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes the unexpected flavors of tender pork, sweet pears, and aromatic thyme in a comforting stew. This delectable dish, presented with three variations, promises an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate. From the classic combination of pork and pears to the tangy twist of cider vinegar and the rich depth of stout beer, each recipe offers a unique experience. Whether you prefer a traditional approach, a hint of tang, or a robust infusion of flavors, these pork stews with pears and thyme are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PORK STEW WITH PEARS AND SWEET POTATOES
It's nice knowing that pears, which we think of almost exclusively for desserts in this country, are often used in savory ways in Eastern European cuisines. In this stew, caraway seeds, allspice and fennel reinforce that heritage, while sweet potatoes add rich, round flavors. Although bone-in ribs seem a bit more flavorful, boneless are also fine here. You can even use a combination of both if that's what turns out to be in the package you buy at the store. Because the pears can turn mushy overnight, this is the rare stew that's actually best served the day that it's made.
Provided by John Willoughby
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If using bone-in ribs, cut away the bones and set aside. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, sprinkle the ribs evenly with the salt and allow to stand, refrigerated, for at least 1 hour and no more than 12 hours. Move oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Dry pork cubes well and sprinkle generously with pepper. Heat oil over medium-high heat in Dutch oven or other large, heavy pot until shimmering. Working in batches to avoid crowding, brown the pork well (including bones if you have them), transferring to a platter as browned, adding more oil in between batches if needed.
- Add the onions and fennel to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are transparent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve any fond on the bottom of the pot. Add the pork (and bones if you have them), sweet potatoes, caraway seeds, allspice, bay leaves and enough chicken stock to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in oven for 1 hour. Add the pears to the pot, then continue to cook until meat is very tender, about 30 to 45 minutes more.
- Remove bones from pot, stir in lemon juice, then serve stew in bowls, passing mustard separately so people can put a dollop on their stew if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 876, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1428 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PORK STEW
Pork Stew is rich, hearty comfort food, that's sure to chase away the winter blues with it's tender chunks of meat and veggies in a rich and flavorful broth.
Provided by Kristin Maxwell
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut pork into 1-inch chunks (or a little larger).
- Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven on the stove over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon each oil and butter. Add pork, onions and celery and brown for several minutes on all sides; pork does not have to be cooked all the way through.
- Add garlic, dried thyme, rosemary and bay leaves and cook for about a minute, then add broth and tomatoes (with the juice). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour or until pork is tender.
- Add potatoes, carrots, and green beans to the stew and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low again and cover. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and broth is slightly thickened.
- To thicken the stew: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water or broth with a fork until smooth. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in fresh minced parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 805 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PORK STEW WITH PEARS AND THYME
My friend gave me this recipe years ago. I had never tried the pork/pear combination before. Well,I found that I couldn't eat just one bowl. The flavor of the pears/vanilla and herbs is such a great compliment to pork. something different and unexpected. This stew also reheats beautifully. A wonderful winter/spring dish. Serve by...
Provided by Allison Hazell
Categories Other Soups
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper on all sides.Heat large heavy pot (8qt) over medium high heat x a few minutes, then add olive oil
- 2. Lower in pork pieces and cook 3 minutes on a side (till deep caramel in color). Do not try to cram more than one layer, will likely need to do a few batches.Turn heat to medium-low and pour off most of fat (leave thin layer).
- 3. Add in onions and garlic. Cook till softened. Add in broth and wine and scrape bottom of pan with wooden spoon to get up all the caramelized bits
- 4. Add pears, then add back in pork. Tie thyme together with bay leaves and vanilla bean using kitchen twine and nestle between pieces of pork. Cover and cook at a gentle simmer over very low heat until meat is tender, about 2 hours.
- 5. Take out pork and cover loosely. Discard herbs. Add chopped thyme to pot, increase the heat, and boil off liquid until thick enough to coat a spoon (5-10 minutes). Add in parsley and lemon and adjust to taste. Return pork to pan and serve.
PORK & APPLE STEW WITH PARSLEY & THYME DUMPLINGS
This healthy family supper has dumplings that soak up all the flavours of cider, mustard and a hint of apple, and it's 3 of your 5-a-day
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a flameproof and ovenproof dish. Add the onions, celery, bay and thyme, and fry for about 8 mins until softened. Add the pork and cook for a few mins until it changes colour, but it doesn't need to brown as you don't want to overcook it.
- Stir in the mustard powder, garlic, flour and vinegar, then pour in the bouillon, stirring to prevent any lumps forming.
- Add the apple, leeks and carrots, bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 1 hr, stirring occasionally, until the pork and vegetables are tender.
- When the stew is nearly cooked, heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. To make the dumplings, tip the flour, baking powder, mustard powder, parsley and thyme into a bowl and stir to combine. Put the yogurt in a jug, make up to 100ml with water, then stir in the oil. Lightly stir the liquid into the flour to make a soft, slightly sticky dough. Divide the dough equally into eight and shape into balls. Drop them on top of the stew, drizzling each one with the remaining oil. Bake for 20 mins until the dumplings are golden. Scatter with the extra thyme, if you like, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 13 grams fiber, Protein 36 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
HERB-ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS
Caramelized seasonal fruit and fresh thyme give allure to an all-American staple.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. With a paring knife, cut 10 small slits in each tenderloin. Stuff slits with garlic and thyme; season pork with salt and pepper. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium. Add pork, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Add pears to skillet. Transfer to oven, and cook, tossing pears once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 145 degrees, about 10 minutes. Transfer pork and pears to a platter; let rest 5 minutes. Season pan juices with salt and pepper, and pour into a gravy boat or small bowl. Slice pork, and serve with pears and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g
CLASSIC PORK STEW
This highly adaptable classic pork stew is hearty and comforting. You can use any fresh herb and switch up the root vegetables to suit your taste. Turnips, sweet potatoes or rutabaga would all work beautifully.
Provided by Nicole Hopper
Categories Healthy Stew Recipes
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 20
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 707 mg, Sugar 8 g
PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEARS AND SHALLOTS
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Roast Quick & Easy Low Cal Dinner Pear Pork Tenderloin Healthy Party Shallot Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Mix oil, garlic, and chopped thyme in small bowl. Rub mixture over pork, shallots, and pears. Heat large ovenproof nonstick skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add pork and shallots; brown on all sides, turning, about 7 minutes. Transfer shallots to platter. Transfer pork to baking sheet (do not clean skillet). Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 145°F, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add pears to same skillet and cook over medium-high heat until brown on cut side, turning once or twice, about 4 minutes. Transfer pears to platter (do not clean skillet).
- Mix butter and flour in small cup. Add broth, pear nectar, and butter mixture to same skillet; boil until sauce thickens, scraping up browned bits, about 7 minutes.
- Slice pork; arrange on platter. Surround with pears and shallots. Drizzle sauce over pork. Garnish with thyme sprigs.
PORK WITH PEARS
A simple yet stunning recipe that combines well known flavours to create an exquisite dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a roasting tin on the hob (use 2 rings), then add the onions, pears, most of the rosemary and seasoning. Fry for 5 mins or until just starting to caramelise.
- Heat grill to high. Season the pork, then arrange among the veg and fry for 5 mins, turning halfway until golden and cooked through. Scatter with the remaining rosemary and the cheese, grill until the cheese starts to melt, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.68 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of pork. Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is a great choice for stewing, as it's a tough cut that becomes tender when cooked slowly. You can also use pork loin or pork tenderloin, but these cuts will cook more quickly and may not be as flavorful.
- Brown the pork before stewing it. This will help to develop flavor and color. You can brown the pork in a pot on the stovetop or in a Dutch oven in the oven.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, texture, and color. Some good choices include carrots, potatoes, onions, celery, and parsnips.
- Add some fruit to your stew. This can add a sweet or tart flavor, depending on the fruit you choose. Pears, apples, and cranberries are all good options.
- Use fresh herbs to flavor your stew. Thyme, rosemary, and sage are all good choices. You can also add a bay leaf or two.
- Cook the stew slowly and low. This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become tender. Stew can be cooked on the stovetop or in the oven.
Conclusion:
Pork stew with pears and thyme is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. If you're looking for a new stew recipe to try, this is definitely one to consider.
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