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Slow Cooker Potato and Pork Stew

This Slow Cooker Potato and Pork Stew is a traditional Ukrainian recipe that results in a rich, hearty stew packed with tender pork, meltingly soft potatoes, and a sauce that's irresistibly delicious!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Ukrainian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 onion finely minced
  • 2 lb pork shoulder cut into ¾ inch pieces
  • 2 ½ lb potatoes peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 ⅓ cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ c parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring for 7-10 minutes until it’s translucent. Transfer onion to a plate.
  2. Add pork to a pan and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it browns slightly.
  3. Transfer onion, pork, potatoes, water, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to a slow cooker bowl.
  4. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 ½ - 8 hours until the potatoes are fork tender.
  5. Remove the bay leaf, sprinkle with parsley, and serve immediately.

Notes

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  • Make sure to cut the pork into even pieces so that it cooks evenly and becomes tender.
  • Allow the onion to cook until it's translucent; this will bring out its natural sweetness, adding depth of flavor to the stew.
  • When browning the pork, don't overcrowd the pan. Cook the pork in batches if necessary, to ensure that each piece has enough contact with the pan and browns nicely.
  • Peeling and cutting the potatoes into wedges is important for even cooking. This way, they will also absorb the delicious flavors of the stew.
  • Leaving the bay leaf in the stew for the whole cooking time adds a nice, subtle flavor. Just remember to remove it before serving.
  • Feel free to add other herbs and spices that you like to customize the dish to your preference.
  • This stew is even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time. Just store it in an airtight container for up to 3 days

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 668mg (28%) Potassium 1145mg (33%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 668mg 28%
Potassium 1145mg 24%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.