Slow Cooker Pork and Sweet Potato Stew Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes

This Slow Cooker Pork and Sweet Potato Stew is a comforting dish that combines tender pork with sweet potatoes and hearty vegetables. It’s perfect for busy days, as the crockpot does all the work for you.

With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this recipe is a great addition to your collection of crockpot recipes, providing a delicious meal with rich flavors and satisfying textures.

Hearty Slow Cooker Pork and Sweet Potato Stew

This stew features succulent pieces of pork shoulder simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions in a savory broth. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep the Ingredients: Cut the pork into cubes, peel and dice the sweet potatoes, slice the carrots, and chop the onion.
Sear the Pork: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Add Vegetables: In the slow cooker, add the diced sweet potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic.

Season: Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the pork is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy warm.