Slow Cooker Pork Stew
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
357 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Pork Stew
Description
The Slow Cooker Pork Stew recipe features cubed pork tenderloin cooked with onion, garlic, pinto or black beans, diced tomatoes, and a seasoning mix including cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt. Cornmeal is included to slightly thicken the stew and lend texture. The ingredients are combined and cooked on low in a slow cooker for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the pork to become tender and the flavors to meld deeply.
The stew gains additional sweetness and pop from corn added near the end of cooking. This addition ensures the corn maintains some texture instead of becoming mushy. The stew’s blend of spices offers a mild warmth without overwhelming heat, balanced by the tomato’s acidity and the creamy beans.
Serving the stew over cornbread or corn muffins complements the dish, absorbing juices and adding a soft, crumbly contrast. This stew is practical for a leisurely weekend meal or a weekday when you can set it to cook and return to a warm, ready dish. It delivers a filling, flavored stew without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 1/2 lb pork tenderloin cubed
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinto beans drained, or black beans, canned
- 1 cup water
- 1 diced tomatoes undrained, canned
- 2 cups corn thawed, frozen
Instructions
Slow Cooker Directions
- Combine everything but corn in slow cooker and mix well. Cook 6-8 hours on low.
- Add corn and cook a few minutes more.
- Serve over cornbread or corn muffins.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 697mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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