Chef John'S Irish Pork Stew Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Irish Pork Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 teaspoon caraway seed; 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer (such as Guinness(R)); 2 cups chicken broth; 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 12 Brussels sprouts, halved; 3 cups mashed potatoes, or as needed; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
3/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer (such as Guinness(R))
2 cups chicken broth
3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
12 Brussels sprouts, halved
3 cups mashed potatoes, or as needed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste

1
Season pork cubes with salt and black pepper.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a pot over high heat. Working in batches, cook and stir pork in hot oil until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer pork to a bowl and reduce heat to medium.
3
Melt butter in the pot. Cook and stir onion with a pinch of salt in hot butter until onion is softened and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Stir flour into onion mixture; cook and stir until flour is completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add bay leaf and caraway seed; cook for 2 minutes more. Pour beer into onion mixture. Cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 3 minutes.
5
Stir pork, chicken broth, carrots, and celery into beer mixture; bring to simmer. Stir 1/4 cup parsley and balsamic vinegar into stew, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until pork is fork-tender, about 2 hours.
6
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook uncovered until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
7
Stir Brussels sprouts into stew and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide mashed potatoes between 6 bowls. Ladle stew over potatoes and top each with a pinch of parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes, salt and ground black pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Irish Pork Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chef John'S Irish Pork Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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