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Why You’ll Love This Pork Stew Recipe
- Savory, comforting flavor
- Juicy pork and vegetables
- Thick, hearty broth, with no flour or thickeners needed (the starchy root vegetables and tomato puree naturally thicken!)
- Basic ingredients
- Just 10 minutes of hands-on time
- Easy to make ahead, meal prep, or freeze
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, pork sirloin roast, or pork butt just like a pulled pork recipe, 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 drier and chewier. Regardless of the cut you choose, it will need to be sliced into 1-inch pieces. If you have extra, use it to make pork pozole next!
- 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 root vegetables or 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 my low carb 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 make homemade chicken broth or 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.
- Sear pork. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a dutch oven until shimmering. Add pork and sear on all sides until golden. Set aside, keeping any remaining fat in the bottom of the pot.
- Cook vegetables. Reduce heat and add vegetables, garlic, and thyme to the pan. Cook for a few minutes.
- Simmer. Return the pork to the pot. Add the chicken broth, tomato puree, white wine (if using), and Worcestershire sauce (if using), and stir. Increase heat to a simmer before lowering to medium-low heat, covering, and cooking until root vegetables are soft.
- Serve. Spoon the recipe for pork stew meat into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
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
This recipe for pork stew 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
There are so many easy and comforting ways to cook pork! Try these simple, flavorful dishes next:
Tools To Make Pork Stew
- Large Dutch Oven – Perfect for big batches of pork stew meat!
- Storage Containers – Easy to stack, store, and clean.
Pork Stew Recipe (Easy & Hearty!)
This pork stew recipe is an easy one-pot meal! Juicy pork stew meat, tender root vegetables, and thick broth make the ultimate comfort food.
Instructions
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Season the pork on all sides with salt and pepper.
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In a medium pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat, until shimmering. Add the pork and sear for 2-3 minutes, until golden. Remove and transfer to a plate. Leave the grease in the pot.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, and thyme. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add the pork back in the pot.
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Add the chicken broth, tomato puree, white wine (if using), and Worcestershire sauce (if using). Stir. Increase heat to bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes over medium-low heat, until the carrots and potatoes are soft.
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If needed, adjust salt and pepper to taste.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup
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14 Comments
Kimberly
0Can you use red wine instead of white wine?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kimberly, I have never tried that in this recipe.
Alissa
0Can you replace the white wine with white wine vinegar??
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Alissa, you can omit or use chicken broth.
Meredith
0This was tasty! I used 1.5 pounds pork stew meat, and I increased the potatoes and carrots to 2 cups each. I didn’t have white wine so I subbed red cooking wine. I used 1tsp dried thyme. I loved it! Only thing I will do differently next time is brown the meat in two batches since it was too much for my pot and I think I overdid the meat.
Steve
0The biggest issue I have with this recipe is the use of thyme. It over powered the flavor of the stew. So unless you really like the flavor of thyme, I recommend you leave it out.
Kathryn
0Followed the recipe to a t (except I added a little extra wine to finish off a bottle.) delicious! We loved it and I love having a recipe for cold weather comfort that is good the day you make it (so many recipes are better the next day.) will definitely make this again!
Leah
0Made this exactly as recipe stated except I used rutabaga instead of potatoes to keep it a little lower in carbs. I put it in my slow cooker for about 8 hours and it was super! Don’t skip the Worcestershire and the wine – it does give it a little something extra. Everyone loved it. We love soups and this one is getting added to the rotation. Thank you for another awesome recipe.
C Kim
0I used your basic recipe, which was very helpful. I only added sweet potatoes and onions. It was a good comfort food dinner. Really very simple and easy to follow. I appreciate your instructions.
Harriet
0I made this tonight. It came out really good! I did alter your recipe slightly. I used a little more olive oil. I used Italian Stewed Tomatoes (chopped up with liquid). I did not use white wine as I had none on hand. I did, however, use Worcestershire. Other than those alterations, I followed the recipe. I made less than the recipe calls for though as there is only two of us. A little more than 1 lb. pork tenderloin; one very large carrot; one large potato; one medium onion. Oh, and dried thyme. I would make this again though! Very yummy!
Glenda
0A nice twist on a classic. I appreciate having variety in our menu plan. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Journa
0Pork stew is one of my favorite comfort food. I followed your recipe and it is far the best pork stew I’ve ever made. I’ll definitely make this on repeat!
Genevieve
0The white wine really adds a delicious flavor element – thank you for the delightful recipe!
Liam
0The perfect stew for a cool, fall night. We loved this and will make it again.