Pork Shoulder Italian Stew
A hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired stew made with slow-cooked pork shoulder, perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- ●2 pounds pork shoulder
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 large onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 medium carrots
- ●2 stalks celery
- ●1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ●0.5 teaspoon salt
- ●0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Brown the pork shoulder on all sides, then remove it from the pot and set it aside.
- 3
Reduce the heat to medium and cook the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until the vegetables are tender.
- 4
Add the browned pork shoulder back to the pot, along with the italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Pour in enough beef broth to cover the pork shoulder, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven, where it will cook for 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- 7
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- 8
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.