With the falling of the leaves and the air getting a gentle bite, it’s time for some heartwarming, body-nourishing stews! Fall Stew truly captures the feeling of the season with its bites of autumnal sweet potatoes, juicy apples, and bright carrots all braised in sweet and spiced apple cider. Savory pork shoulder slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender brings the whole dish together and ensures that a bowl of Fall Stew fills you all the way to the top. Trust us, nothing beats coming home and finding this ready and waiting for you, hot and delicious!
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped
- 3 small parsnips or carrots, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 pound pork shoulder, boneless and chopped
- 1 large Granny smith apple, chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup apple cider
Directions
Step 1 –Layer the sweet potatoes, the parsnips, the onion, the pork, and the apple in a 3 1/2-quart or larger slow cooker.
Step 2 –Stir the flour, the salt, the sage, the thyme, and the pepper together in a small bowl.
Step 3 –Add the cider to the flour mixture and stir until smooth.
Step 4 –Pour the cider mixture over the meat and the vegetables in the slow cooker.
Step 5 –Cover and cook until the pork and the sweet potatoes are fork tender, about 7-9 hours on low heat.
Step 6 –Serve.