Slow-Cooker Hearty Pork Stew

Dairy Free
Health score
50%
Slow-Cooker Hearty Pork Stew
490 min.
6
290kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and delight your taste buds with this Slow-Cooker Hearty Pork Stew, a comforting dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Imagine coming home after a long day to the rich aroma of tender pork and vibrant vegetables simmering away, ready to be enjoyed. This stew is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome meal that caters to those seeking dairy-free options.

With its combination of succulent pork loin, sweet butternut squash, and earthy parsnips, this dish is a celebration of flavors and textures. The slow cooking process allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, resulting in a hearty stew that is both satisfying and nutritious. Each bowl is packed with protein, making it an excellent choice for lunch or dinner, and it’s sure to please the whole family.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking for a cozy meal to enjoy on a chilly evening, this stew is a fantastic choice. It’s easy to prepare, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. So grab your slow cooker and let it work its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a deliciously hearty dish that will warm your heart and soul.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds pork loin boneless cut into 1-inch cubes
  • tablespoons butter softened
  • 1.5 cups butternut squash peeled
  • medium carrots cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
  • 32 ounces chicken broth (4 cups)
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cups parsnips diced peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except flour and butter in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
  3. Mix flour and butter. Gently stir flour mixture, 1 spoonful at a time, into pork mixture until blended.
  4. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories290kcal
Protein38.82%
Fat33.69%
Carbs27.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.81
Glycemic Load
6.35
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
23.943043667337%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
3.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.99kcal
14.5%
Fat:10.85g
16.7%
Saturated Fat:2.66g
16.61%
Carbohydrates:19.93g
6.64%
Net Carbohydrates:15.83g
5.76%
Sugar:5.57g
6.19%
Cholesterol:74.46mg
24.82%
Sodium:903.83mg
39.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.14g
56.28%
Vitamin A:9070.42IU
181.41%
Vitamin B6:1.01mg
50.54%
Selenium:34.37µg
49.09%
Vitamin B1:0.67mg
44.37%
Vitamin B3:8.12mg
40.58%
Phosphorus:324.69mg
32.47%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.23%
Potassium:867.05mg
24.77%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.95%
Vitamin C:17.69mg
21.44%
Zinc:2.59mg
17.24%
Fiber:4.1g
16.39%
Magnesium:62.07mg
15.52%
Vitamin K:14.72µg
14.02%
Vitamin B5:1.39mg
13.89%
Folate:54.44µg
13.61%
Vitamin E:1.8mg
11.98%
Vitamin B12:0.62µg
10.26%
Copper:0.19mg
9.68%
Iron:1.54mg
8.53%
Calcium:61.13mg
6.11%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3.02%