In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt cooking fat over medium-high heat. Brown the pork for 2 to 3 minutes.
1 ½ lbs pork shoulder, 3 tablespoon cooking fat
Reduce heat to low. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until slightly browned, stirring regularly.
2 cloves garlic, 1 onion
If using a skillet, transfer everything to a Dutch oven. Add broth, rosemary, sage, and bay leaf. Season with 1 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3 cups chicken stock, ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary, ¼ teaspoon dried sage, 1 bay leaf
Add apples, squash, and carrots to the pot. Simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
3 cups butternut squash, 2 apples, 2 cups carrots, Salt and black pepper
Before serving, remember to remove the bay leaf.