Sweet Potato and Pork Stew

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Try our flavorful sweet potato pork stew for a hearty and wholesome meal

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Paleo Pork, paleo pork stew, sweet potato pork stew

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1 30

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 2 55

Servings

Calories 437kcal

Cost $20

Marinate the pork cubes in a bowl with vinegar for 15 minutes or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.
2 lbs pork shoulder, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Season the marinated pork with salt and black pepper to taste. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the cooking fat. Brown the pork for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Set aside.
Salt and black pepper, 3 tablespoon cooking fat
In the same pot, cook onion and garlic until onion has softened (about 3 to 4 minutes).
1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add cocoa powder, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and chipotle pepper to the pot. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cardamon, ¼ cup chipotle chiles
Return the pork to the pot along with turnips and sweet potatoes. Add enough water to cover everything. Stir to combine.
1 sweet potato, 1 turnip
Place the pot in the oven and cook for 1 hour 30 minutes or until the pork is tender and fully cooked.
Season to taste if needed. Serve topped with fresh chopped cilantro.
1 bunch fresh cilantro

This can be made with pork shoulder, pork butt, pork roast, or even pork steaks.
Season with additional salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
For more flavor, used chicken broth to cover the ingredients instead of water.