A nice, comforting pork and sweet potato stew is just the thing for a slow cooker, where flavors meld really well. This requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, so it’s great on those busy days when you want to come home to a wholesome meal. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs. pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into cubes
1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into cubes
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp dried thyme, optional, adds extra flavor
Instructions:
Get Supplies Ready:
First, get all of your supplies ready to go. You’ll want to cube the pork shoulder, or you can use the pre-cut pork stew meat. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Add to Slow Cooker:
Place the cubed pork, sweet potatoes, diced onion, minced garlic, and dried thyme into the slow cooker.
Finally, pour in the chicken broth over everything and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking of the Stew:
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the pork is tender and the sweet potatoes are done.
Adjust Seasoning and Serve:
After cooking, check for salt and pepper, and season again if necessary.
Serve the stew hot, sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Benefits of Pork and Sweet Potato Stew:
Wholesome and Satisfying: Sweet potatoes are full of vitamins and fiber; pork provides protein, so you have a balanced meal.
Flavorful: This heritage is full of flavor between the pork, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and further enhanced by using a slow cooker.
Quick and Easy to make; few ingredients are needed and minimal preparation time— excellent for a busy day or when you feel lazy to do complicated cooking.
Flexibility: It quickly adapts to little variations. You can add some carrots or celery to this recipe or experiment with different seasoning if you wish.
Serving Ideas:
Serve the Pork and Sweet Potato Stew just as is, and your guests will enjoy a filling meal.
Serve with some crusty bread or dinner rolls to mop up some of that heavenly broth. Add a side salad or some steamed vegetables to get in more nutrients. With this Pork and Sweet Potato Stew, you can easily close the gap between what is comforting and satisfying and what is easily prepped with wholesome ingredients. Love the convenience of slow cooking with this soulful, warming recipe.
