Italian Shredded Pork Stew

Name: Italian Shredded Pork Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 9 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups chopped fresh kale; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds); 1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; Sour cream, optional

Need a warm, soothing meal for a blustery night? Throw together this slow-cooked stew loaded with sweet potatoes and kale. And the shredded pork is oh-so-tender! —Robin Jungers, Campbellsport, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups chopped fresh kale
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 pounds)
1 can (14 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
Sour cream, optional

Directions

Place the sweet potatoes, kale, onion and garlic in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place roast on vegetables. Add the beans and seasonings. Pour broth over top. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 8-10 hours.
Remove meat; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks and return to slow cooker; heat through. If desired, garnish with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups (calculated without sour cream): 283 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 860mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Italian Shredded Pork Stew in Simple & Delicious December/January 2013

Reviews

My Review

Click stars to rate

Average Rating:

kimspacc

Jan 10, 2019

This was a hearty stew with a mild flavor, which I enjoyed. The seasonings are easy to adjust according to preference.
Betsy

Oct 20, 2018

This was delicious with doctoring, but utterly bland as written and I'm rating it as such. I had to add in a lot more Better than Bouillon (powder would have worked too), onion powder, garlic, salt, and a bit of lemon. (I also think the nutrition info is bonkers.)
A.L.Smith

Mar 12, 2018

Made this last week and it was delicious ! Only thing I didn't put in was the kale and I used great northern beans.
shalomd

Mar 7, 2016

This is a great easy recipe. The Kale and Sweet Potato are a healthy and delicious addition. It does require more seasoning. I will definitely be making this again.
AuntieNettie

Feb 18, 2016

Easy and delicious with healthy ingredients! This is a keeper!!
mimirita

Feb 11, 2016

Sad to say, made according to directions we found this bland or ordinary. I added more garlic, a shake of red pepper flakes, onion powder, another 1/2 tsp of salt and it was more palatable.
chrissteve

Nov 16, 2012

This smelled so good we could hardly wait to dig into it! I took some to a homebound lady who ate two bowls right away and saved another bowl for later!! I seldom bring her something that really "hits her spot" so this was a thrill for me!!
wawa18

Nov 12, 2012

What a unique taste this stew has. It's the sweet potatoes. It was wonderful. I did not have Kale so used a box of Green Giant frozen creamed spinich. I also threw in some lentils I had in the frig. It was an awesome stew and will make it again.