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How to Make Creamy Pork Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can top a hearty and warming stew. And if you're in the mood for something rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, then you'll definitely want to try our Creamy Pork Stew recipe. This dish is perfect for cold winter nights or when you're craving something soul-soothing and satisfying.

What makes this stew so special is the combination of tender pork, savory vegetables, and a creamy, decadent sauce that is sure to please even the pickiest of eate...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½ cup apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or more as needed
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 stalk celery, sliced
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup green peas, fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup matchstick-cut apple strips
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Season pork chunks generously with salt and pepper. Toss to distribute seasonings evenly.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown pork in batches so meat isn't crowded, about 7 minutes per batch. Transfer pork to a plate.
  • Place onions into the same pot; cook and stir until translucent and the edges brown, 3 or 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in apple cider and apple cider vinegar.
  • Increase the heat to high and stir in mustard and horseradish. Transfer browned pork pieces back to the pot, along with any accumulated juices. Pour in cream and 1/4 cup chicken broth; add more chicken broth to cover if needed. Add sage, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf; season with a pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add carrots, celery, and cayenne pepper; season with more black pepper. Leave uncovered and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Add peas and simmer for 10 minutes. (Optional: for a thicker sauce, raise heat and simmer until sauce is reduced, 5 to 8 minutes.)
  • Garnish individual servings with apple strips and chives.

    • Nutrition

    760 cal.

    • Total Fat: 61g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 214mg
    • Sodium: 447mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 726mg

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