Peppery Country Pork Stew
Slow-Cooked Pork with Soy and Smashed Sweet Potatoes
During the cold winter months, a hearty, home-cooked meal is just the thing you need to warm up. After a long day, it can be tough to find time or energy to get dinner on the table – so take advantage of your slow cooker and let it do all of the work for you. A few minutes of morning prep time are all you need for a rich, satisfying dinner that’s ready to serve the moment you walk through the door.
With the right ingredients, you can prepare a flavorful home-cooked meal that the whole family will love in less than 30 minutes. Pre-seasoned in a variety of delicious flavors, like Peppercorn & Garlic or Applewood Smoked Bacon, Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork is the perfect base for any slow-cooked meal and makes prep time even easier. Whether cubed for a hearty stew or left whole to slice or shred, Marinated Fresh Pork offers endless and easy meal solutions, perfect for any night of the week.
For a fresh twist on a traditional slow-cooker meal, try this Peppery Country Pork Stew. Or for a sweet and spicy option, try Slow-Cooked Pork with Soy and Smashed Sweet Potatoes.
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Peppery Country Pork Stew
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
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2 Smithfield Peppercorn & Garlic Marinated Fresh Pork Tenderloins, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
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1 1/2 pounds carrots, cut into 1 1/2-inch slices
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2 medium yellow onions, quartered
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2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
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salt, to taste
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8 ounces dry egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Preparation
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In large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Working in two batches, brown pork, about 4 minutes each batch, turning occasionally. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil for second batch.
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Meanwhile in 5-quart slow cooker, combine carrots, onions, peppers, 1/2 cup water, bouillon granules and thyme. Top with browned pork, cover and cook on high for 4 hours (low: 8 hours).
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Combine cornstarch and remaining water until dissolved; stir into pork mixture with peas. Cover and cook on high for 15 minutes to thicken slightly. Add salt, to taste.
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Serve pork stew in shallow bowls over egg noodles.
Serves
4
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
8 hours, 15 minutes
Slow-Cooked Pork with Soy and Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
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1/4 cup sugar or honey
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2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
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1 cup coarsely chopped onion
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1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
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1 Smithfield Original Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet
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black pepper
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2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
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In small bowl, combine sugar, soy sauce and pepper flakes, cover and set aside.
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Coat 5-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. In slow cooker, combine potatoes and onion. Pour pineapple and its juice over top. Place pork loin filet on top and sprinkle with black pepper.
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Cover and cook on high for 4 hours (low: 8 hours).
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Remove pork and place on cutting board for 10 minutes.
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In slow cooker, add butter to potato mixture. Using potato masher or fork, mash until well blended.
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Slice or coarsely shred pork.
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Spoon potatoes onto serving platter then top with shredded pork. Stir soy sauce mixture and spoon over pork and potatoes.
Serves
4
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
4 hours
SOURCE:
Smithfield Foods