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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Pork Recipes

    Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew

    Last Modified: Aug 7, 2023 by Katie Hale · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    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.

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    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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    Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew

    Delight in the rich flavors of slow cooker Basque pork stew, a comforting and hearty dish
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 6 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 313 kcal

    Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Chef's knife
    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Skillet
    • Whisk
    • Wooden spoon
    • Slow Cooker

    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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1575IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword basque pork stew, paleo pork stew, slow cooker pork, slow cooker pork stew
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    Filed Under: Keto Diet Recipes, Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Soup Recipes Tagged With: Crockpot, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Pork, slow cooker, Stew

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