Dutch Oven Pork Stew

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 115 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Whether you make it in a Dutch oven on the stovetop or simmer it all day in a slow cooker, this hearty, tomato-based pork stew is great comfort food on a cool night.

Ingredients

1 (2 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 (26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
2 cups quartered fresh button mushrooms
1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise

Directions

1 Sprinkle pork cubes with salt and pepper.
2 Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the pork; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining pork.
3 Add onion, celery, chives, parsley, basil, and dill to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
4 Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, and carrots. Stir in browned pork and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.