Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew is a hearty, savory dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. The pork is cooked to perfection, infused with the flavors of bell peppers, ham, and a blend of herbs and spices that will have you coming back for seconds. It's a perfect meal for anyone looking to stay on track with a paleo or keto lifestyle while enjoying a delicious stew.
Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew
The slow cooking method used in this recipe brings out the best possible flavors and a tender piece of pork in every bite. You'll love the richness this brings out over a slower cooking time.
This recipe is a great meal all by itself, but you may want to serve it with a side salad or a slice of paleo bread.
Ingredients
Serves: 6 Prep Time: 2 minutes 5 Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- 2 lbs pork shoulder
- 2 onions
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 bell peppers
- ¼ lb ham
- 10 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 orange
- 2-4 tablespoon cooking fat
- Salt and black pepper
How to Make Basque Pork Stew in a Slow Cooker
Start by preparing your meat and vegetables. Once the pork is cubed, season it with salt and black pepper.
Then, melt the cooking fat in a skillet, and brown the pork for 3 to 5 minutes. It will not be cooked through. Remove from the skillet and place into the slow cooker.
Add the onions to the same pan, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until translucent.
To the onions, add the chicken broth and tomato paste. Whisk this together and bring it to a boil. Then, pour the mixture over the pork in the slow cooker.
Add the orange zest and flesh, bell peppers, ham, garlic, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Add salt and pepper "to taste". I start with ½-1 teaspoon each and add more later.
Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours.
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📖 Recipe
Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork shoulder cubed
- 2 onions chopped coarsely
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 bell peppers cut into strips
- ¼ lb ham cut into strips
- 10 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 orange zested, peeled, and flesh coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoon cooking fat bacon grease, beef tallow, or lard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meat and vegetables. Cube the pork and season with salt and black pepper.2 lbs pork shoulder, Salt and black pepper
- In a skillet, melt the cooking fat and brown the pork for 3 to 5 minutes. It doesn't need to be fully cooked. Transfer the pork to the slow cooker.3 tablespoon cooking fat
- In the same skillet, cook onions until translucent (around 5 to 7 minutes).2 onions
- To the skillet, add the broth and tomato paste and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, then pour over the pork in the slow cooker.1 cup chicken stock, 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- Add orange zest and flesh, bell peppers, ham, garlic, paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste (start with ½-1 teaspoon each).2 bell peppers, ¼ lb ham, 10 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 orange
- Cover and cook on low heat setting for 6 to 8 hours. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use any pork shoulder, pork roast, pork steaks, or pork stewing meat
- Add cubed potatoes if desired for a heartier stew
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