Slow Cooker Pork Stew Recipe

This incredibly tender and flavorful slow cooker pork stew is a comforting classic, perfect for a chilly evening. The rich broth and melt-in-your-mouth pork are unbelievably delicious! Serve with your favorite sides like our Bacon and Onion Biscuits (recipe #267895) for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 490 mins

Calories 555.6 kcal

Protein 60g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Pork Shoulder
Kielbasa
Onions
Garlic Cloves
2 carrots, chopped
Cannellini Beans
Chicken Broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
Dried Thyme
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Diced Tomatoes

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How to Make Slow Cooker Pork Stew

Brown 1 lb pork stew meat in a skillet over medium-high heat. Set aside.
Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the slow cooker. Sauté 1 large onion, chopped, and 2 carrots, chopped, until softened (about 5 minutes).
Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional), and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker.
Add the browned pork stew meat to the slow cooker.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, or until the pork is very tender.
Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes and 1 tbsp tomato paste during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

58 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

60g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Pork Stew?

Slow Cooker Pork Stew takes about 510 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 490 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Slow Cooker Pork Stew?

Slow Cooker Pork Stew has approximately 555.6 calories per serving, with about 60 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 54 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Slow Cooker Pork Stew?

The key ingredients for Slow Cooker Pork Stew are Pork Shoulder, Kielbasa, Onions, Garlic Cloves, Carrots, Cannellini Beans. See the full list with measurements above.