Slow Cooker Pork Stew

A bowl of crockpot pork stew on a table with another bowl, towel, and a spoon.

Try this easy Pork Stew in the Slow Cooker if you want a hearty and filling dinner recipe. The pork is cooked until it’s tender with tasty veggies and spices.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time10 5

Servings:

Calories: 585kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

1 cup beef broth
1 12-ounce can your favorite beer
2 28-ounce cans baked beans
2 10-ounce cans Rotel drained or canned tomatoes
1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
1 sweet onion diced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
3-4 pound pork shoulder
2 carrots peeled and chopped
2 cups baby potatoes quartered
Parsley to garnish

Instructions

In the crockpot, add the broth, beer, baked beans, Rotel, red pepper, green pepper, sweet onion, smoked paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke and stir to combine.
Add the pork shoulder and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5hours.
2 hours before its ready . Add the potatoes and carrots and quickly stir them in being sure to not leave the crockpot uncovered for too long and allow to cook for another 2 hours.
Shred the pork. Use 2 forks or a shredding tool to shred the pork inside the crockpot and stir it into the stew to combine the flavors.
Serve. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Notes

Let it rest: Allow the pork to rest for a few minutes before you shred it to ensure maximum juiciness.

Use a thermometer: If you are unsure if your pork shoulder is cooked properly, check it with a meat thermometer. For safety, it must reach a minimum of 145 degrees F.

Cut the pork shoulder: Instead of cooking it whole, you may slice it into smaller chunks. You will need to adjust the cooking time for this so it doesn’t dry out.

Adjusting the consistency: If the stew doesn’t have enough liquid after shredding, add a ½ cup of beef broth. Some crockpots don’t seal well or can lose their seal over time, causing them to lose moisture during the cooking process.

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