Harvest Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds of pork, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• 1 cup of white wine
• 1 cup of diced potatoes
• 1 cup of diced butternut squash
• 1/2 cup of frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the diced pork and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme, oregano, and smoked paprika and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the chicken broth, white wine, potatoes, and butternut squash. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the fresh parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread.

Interesting Facts

• Harvest pork stew is a traditional comfort food and is especially popular during the fall and winter months.
• Root vegetables are a great source of vitamins and minerals and are a great addition to any stew.
• Pork is a great source of protein and helps make this stew a complete meal.
• Smoked paprika adds a unique flavor to the stew and gives it a smoky, earthy taste.