With ultra tender meat and vegetables, this pork stew recipe transforms simple ingredients, including pork stew meat and pantry staples, into a rich and cozy dinner. If you enjoy a bowl of hearty soup like beef stew, this recipe for pork stew is another delicious alternative your family will love!
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for stew with pork meat, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Boneless Pork Loin Roast – Pork stew recipes also commonly use pork shoulder or pork butt, so these would make the best substitutions. Keep in mind that larger, tougher roasts will benefit from more cook time and become more tender, while leaner cuts like pork tenderloin tend to get more dry and chewy. Regardless of the cut you choose, it will need to be sliced into 1-inch pieces.Olive Oil – For searing the pork. You can use any heat-safe oil here, such as avocado oil, if you like.Root Vegetables – Including carrots, potatoes, and onion. I like to save the discards from chopping these for homemade bone broth. You can also include other traditional stew vegetables, like celery. If you want to make this lower carb, you can substitute rutabaga in place of the potatoes, like I do for keto stew, or use sweet potatoes for more nutrition.Garlic – I used fresh crushed garlic, but minced is also fine to use.Thyme – Fresh thyme tastes best, but if you need to, you can substitute 1 teaspoon dried to replace the 1 tablespoon fresh in the recipe. Other herbs, such as fresh parsley or rosemary, would also taste great.Chicken Broth – I use a lower sodium variety, but use any chicken stock or broth you prefer. You can also use bone broth for extra richness and nutrition.Tomato Puree – This canned tomato product is thinner than tomato paste, but thicker than canned tomato sauce. If you can’t find it at the store, you can substitute equal parts tomato paste and water.Dry White Wine – It’s optional, but enhances the natural flavors in the meat.Worcestershire Sauce – Adds a rich and savory taste to this stew pork recipe. Soy sauce (which I don’t typically use) or coconut aminos would work as alternatives.Sea Salt & Black Pepper – For seasoning the pork stewing meat.
How To Make Pork Stew
This section shows how to make a pork for stew meat recipe, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Alternate Cooking Methods
Instant Pot Pork Stew – Use the Saute function to brown pork on all sides. Set aside and cook vegetables according to recipe. Add liquids, stir, cover, and set the valve to Seal. Cook on High pressure for 20 minutes, then release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. If desired, thicken the stew further using the Saute function to boil some liquid off, or gently mash some of the potatoes and mix in to the broth.Pork Stew In The Slow Cooker – Brown pork in a pan per the original recipe, then add to the Crock Pot. Add 1/2 cup of chicken broth or white wine and scrape brown bits from the bottom of the skillet, then add to the pot. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 6-8 hours on Low, or until meat and vegetables are tender. Thicken with cornstarch or a cornstarch substitute, if desired.
Storage Instructions
Store: Pork stew meat recipes can store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.Meal prep: Cut onions, carrots, and stew meat ahead of time, storing separately until ready to cook.Reheat: Heat stew with pork meat on the stovetop, or in a microwave, until warm.Freeze: Freeze leftovers for this stewed pork recipe for up to 4 months. Cool completely, transfer to an airtight freezer container, and store. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
What To Serve With Pork Stew Meat
This recipe for stewed pork is perfect on its own, or with these easy sides to make a delicious meal.
Bread – For sopping up that delicious sauce! You can use your favorite, or make healthier coconut flour bread or almond flour biscuits.Crackers – If you like a little crunch, crumble your fave crackers (like almond flour crackers) on top.Salads – Try this stew with creamy cucumber salad, broccoli cauliflower salad, or spinach bacon salad on the side.Rice – Another great way to soak up the sauce! I usually opt for cauliflower rice, but regular white or brown rice also works.Roasted Or Sauteed Vegetables – Pork stewing meat would taste great with a side of sauteed mushrooms, roasted zucchini, or smashed brussels sprouts.
More Easy Pork Recipes
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