COUNTRY STYLE PORK & BARLEY STEW
This is one of those tasty 'Stick To Your Ribs' kind of recipes. A little goes a long way, making this very economical. Serve with bread, rolls or a steaming pan of cornbread. Before proceeding, please read the IMPORTANT note below concerning salt.
Provided by Diana 2
Categories Stew
Time 7h20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- The previous night, soak the black beans in a bowl of water. This will allow them to expand in preparation for cooking. In the morning, drain and rinse. Set aside.
- Place bacon in a frying pan on Medium/High heat. Cook until crispy. (You might want to cook more than the specified amount because you know you're going to be nibbling.) Remove to paper towels to drain.
- Cut pork into 1-1/2" chunks. Place them in a bag with the flour, and shake to coat. Place them in the frying pan with the hot bacon drippings, and brown. Remove to the paper towels to drain.
- Cut each onion into 8 chunks. Add to the hot drippings and flour residue and stir for about a minute. (You should still be on the Medium/High setting) Add the balsamic vinegar and stir. This will deglaze the pan while you are softening the onions. It should be smelling pretty good in your kitchen right about now!
- Pour this into the crockpot (brown bits and all) and add the pork and the bacon, which you have broken up into several pieces.
- Add in the beans, barley, celery, carrots, broccoli, garlic, broth concentrate and water. Stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 - 8 hours.
- After 6 or 7 hours, check the beans. They should be firm but not hard. If they are still hard, replace the lid and check again in another hour. When they are cooked -- add in the salt, pepper and pasta. Give it a good stir, then replace the lid, cooking for another hour or until the pasta is done to your likeness.
- Enjoy!
- IMPORTANT: Salt prohibits the beans from cooking properly. Do Not add the salt before the beans are done. Although there is salt in the broth concentrate, it isn't enough to affect the cooking process.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 23, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 10
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Dean Coufmann
[email protected]This stew is delicious! I love the combination of pork and barley.
Zwar Abbas
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so warm and comforting.
Courage Justice
[email protected]I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
OLD FIRE 100k
[email protected]This stew is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Emma Shawtty
[email protected]I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfect. The meat was fall-apart tender and the barley was cooked to perfection.
jameson thomas
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Susan Winschel
[email protected]I've never made barley stew before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Aleah. tv
[email protected]This stew is delicious! The pork is so tender and the barley is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are also very flavorful.
Foysal Op
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
emma duplessis
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Msardar khan2022
[email protected]I made this stew for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.
Arwa Shami
[email protected]This pork and barley stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The pork is tender and juicy, and the barley adds a nice chewy texture. The vegetables are cooked to perfection, and the broth is rich and flavorful.