Pork - Pork Stew w/Butternut squash

By BlueSchmoo

1/2 Recipe can be made in small Crock pot

Ingredients

• 6 (3)
• 1 1/2 lb boneless pork loin roast, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes (3/4 Lb)
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices [1 1/2 cups] (3/4 Cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped [1/2 cup] (1/4 Cup)
• 2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled parsnips (1 Cup)
• 1 1/2 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (3/4 Cup)
• 4 cups chicken broth (2 Cups)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried sage leaves (1/2 Tbsp or 1/2 tsp)
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves (1 tsp or 1/4+1/8 tsp)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper (1/4 tsp)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (1 Tbsp)
• 1/4 cup water (2 Tbsp)

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 4- to 5-quart (1.5 Qt) slow cooker, mix all ingredients except flour and butter.

2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.

3. In small bowl, mix flour and water; gradually stir into stew until blended. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.