Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven
Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven features tender cubes of pork shoulder simmered in a rich tomato base with potatoes, mushrooms, corn, and aromatics. The slow cook melds herbs and vegetables into a cozy, well-balanced broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings or a relaxed weekend dinner with family.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the pork cubes with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 of the pork and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the remaining pork.
- 3
Add the onion, celery, chives, parsley, basil, and dill to the Dutch oven. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Add the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, potatoes, corn, mushrooms, and carrots. Stir in the browned pork and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the meat and vegetables are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Calories 470.09 kcal High 24%
- Protein 27.38 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 35.88 g 13%
- Total Fat 24.59 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 6.54 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 67.62 mg High 23%
- Sodium 1054.12 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 6.15 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.35 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 1130.96 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 72.31 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 9.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven is an American dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, Bone In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, and Button Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 470.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Black Pepper, Bone-In Pork Shoulder Butt Roast, Button Mushrooms, Canola Oil. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven healthy?
- Hearty Pork Stew in a Dutch Oven has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 470.09 calories and 27.38 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1054.12 mg (46% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.54 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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