Slow-Cooker Fruit and Pork Stew

Dairy Free
Health score
23%
Slow-Cooker Fruit and Pork Stew
500 min.
8
359kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Slow-Cooker Fruit and Pork Stew! This dish is a perfect blend of savory and sweet, making it an ideal choice for any meal of the day. Imagine tender pieces of boneless pork shoulder, slow-cooked to perfection, mingling with the earthy flavors of parsnips and the sweetness of dried apricots and plums. Each bite is a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Not only is this stew incredibly delicious, but it is also dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. With a cooking time of 500 minutes, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day. The aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks is simply irresistible, drawing everyone in for a comforting meal.

This recipe serves eight, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The addition of Golden Delicious apples adds a fresh twist, enhancing the stew's natural sweetness and providing a delightful texture. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this Slow-Cooker Fruit and Pork Stew is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to savor a dish that combines wholesome ingredients with a touch of culinary creativity!

Ingredients

  • lb pork shoulder boneless trimmed of fat cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz parsnips peeled chopped ( 2 cups)
  • large onion red cut into 1-inch pieces ( 3 cups)
  • oz apricot dried
  • oz prune- cut to pieces dried pitted
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 3.5 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • cup apple cider 
  • 1.3 lb golden delicious apple 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix pork, parsnips, onion, apricots and plums.
  2. Add flour, salt, pepper and cloves; toss until pork, vegetables and fruit are coated.
  3. Add broth and cider; mix well.
  4. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  5. Core apples; cut each into large chunks. Stir apples into stew. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 1 hour longer. Stir well before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein31.41%
Fat11.32%
Carbs57.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.02
Glycemic Load
17.21
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
24.523913134699%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.16mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.25mg
Epicatechin
5.29mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
6.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:358.52kcal
17.93%
Fat:4.6g
7.07%
Saturated Fat:1.3g
8.11%
Carbohydrates:52.36g
17.45%
Net Carbohydrates:45.06g
16.39%
Sugar:32.49g
36.1%
Cholesterol:70.1mg
23.37%
Sodium:598.24mg
26.01%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.71g
57.42%
Vitamin B3:12.7mg
63.49%
Vitamin B1:0.86mg
57.43%
Vitamin B6:0.99mg
49.56%
Selenium:32.4µg
46.28%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.84%
Phosphorus:341.37mg
34.14%
Potassium:1136.15mg
32.46%
Fiber:7.3g
29.19%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.99%
Vitamin K:24.51µg
23.35%
Vitamin A:971.9IU
19.44%
Zinc:2.8mg
18.66%
Vitamin B5:1.68mg
16.8%
Vitamin B12:1.01µg
16.79%
Magnesium:66mg
16.5%
Copper:0.32mg
16.16%
Iron:2.45mg
13.63%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.8%
Folate:43.39µg
10.85%
Vitamin C:8.85mg
10.73%
Calcium:59.6mg
5.96%