Slow Cooker Basque Pork Stew

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Delight in the rich flavors of slow cooker Basque pork stew, a comforting and hearty dish

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword basque pork stew, paleo pork stew, slow cooker pork, slow cooker pork stew

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6 15

Total Time 6 30

Servings

Calories 313kcal

Cost $20

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.