Harvest Pork Stew

Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This harvest pork stew recipe gets its savory-sweet notes from butternut squash and apples. This stew can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
3 cups frozen, cubed butternut squash
2 MacIntosh apples, cored and cubed
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups carrots, peeled and diced

Directions

1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add pork; cook until lightly browned on all sides. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion softens and pork is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2 Add chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, rosemary, and sage; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover pot; simmer for 20 minutes.
3 Add squash, apples, potatoes, and carrots; return to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, until squash and apples are tender, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.