Description
A heartwarming stew filled with tender pork and vibrant root vegetables, infused with cozy spices, perfect for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 large parsnips, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the pork into bite-sized pieces, dice the potatoes, and slice the carrots.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Brown the pork: Add the pork to the pan, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add vegetables and spices: Stir in the potatoes, carrots, and parsnips. Sprinkle in cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, mixing well.
- Pour in the broth: Add enough broth to cover the ingredients by about an inch. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer it down: Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for about an hour or until the pork is fork-tender.
- Finish with herbs: In the last 10 minutes, stir in fresh thyme and rosemary. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve with love: Enjoy the stew warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, try using tempeh instead of pork. You can add your favorite vegetables or modify the spices for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pork stew, winter recipes, comfort food, hearty meals, family recipes