Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my pork stew recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
How To Make Pork Stew
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Don’t skip the sear. Searing the pork first adds flavor, and only takes a few minutes. It makes all the difference! Let the pork stew reduce to thicken. You’ll notice in my pictures above, after I added the broth, there’s a lot of liquid, and in the last picture there isn’t much left. The time to get there can vary, so make sure to simmer for long enough! Since this stew has hearty vegetables, there isn’t much concern with overcooking it. Want it extra thick? At the end, ladle some broth into a blender along with a few vegetables. Blend until smooth, then stir back into your pork stew. Want to use your slow cooker? Brown the pork in a pan, then transfer to the Crock Pot. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup broth or wine and add to the pot. Toss in the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until everything is tender. Thicken with cornstarch (or a cornstarch substitute) if you like. Want to use your Instant Pot? This method is very similar to the stovetop. After searing the pork and sauteing the veggies using the Saute function, add the other ingredients and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. For a thicker stew, you can boil off some liquid using Saute again at the end.
But if you want a little something, try some crackers on top (I like crumbled almond flour crackers or flaxseed crackers) for a little crunch, or a cold-weather salad on the side, like my kale salad, butternut squash salad, or all-purpose fall salad. Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email.
Tips: See the details in the post above! I’ve got tips here to make your pork stew flavorful and thick, plus options to use your slow cooker or Instant Pot if you prefer. Store: Up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Reheat: Heat on the stove or in the microwave. Freeze: Up to 3-4 months in the freezer. Thaw before reheating.
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