Crock Pot Italian Pork Stew
Crock Pot Italian Pork Stew uses boneless pork shoulder to make a warm and hearty pork stew that tastes delicious and will leave the whole house smelling amazing.
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. boneless pork shoulder roast cut into 1-inch pieces
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 4 carrots peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 celery stalks cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 2 14- oz cans diced tomatoes with juice
- 3 Tbps tomato paste
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp thyme
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Measure out flour, salt and pepper and pour into a gallon sized ziploc bag. Seal and then shake to combine.
- Cut boneless pork shoulder roast into 1 inch pieces, trimming off excess fat.
- Place half of the pork shoulder pieces into the ziplock bag, seal the top, and gently shake the bag to coat each piece with flour.
- Set the first batch on a plate and repeat the process with the remaining pork.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and floured pork pieces. Cook until pork is lightly browned.
- Place the browned pieces of pork shoulder directly into the crock pot.
- Add diced white onion, peeled and sliced carrots, celery, garlic and red bell pepper to the crock pot.
- Pour diced tomatoes with their juice along with the chicken broth, and tomato paste in and stir.
- Season with oregano, rosemary, thyme, fennel seeds, and a bay leaf. Mix well to incorporate the ingredients.
- Close slow cooker lid and set it to low for 6-7 hours, or high for 4 hours.
- Don't forget to find the lucky bay leaf before serving!