Hearty Pork Stew

By gtbalm

1 Serving:
Calories 275 (Calories from Fat 115); Fat 13g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 50mg; Sodium 1010mg; Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 23g

% Daily Value:
Vitamin A 80%; Vitamin C 12%; Calcium 6%; Iron 10%

Diet Exchanges:
1 Starch, 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Vegetable

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds pork boneless loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 box (32 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth
• 2 cups 1/2-inch diced peeled parsnips
• 1 1/2 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except flour and butter in 3 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Mix flour and butter. Gently stir flour mixture, 1 spoonful at a time, into pork mixture until blended.

Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.