German Shoemaker's Pot (Kothener Schusterpfanne)

Name: German Shoemaker's Pot (Kothener Schusterpfanne)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. boneless pork loin roast; 1 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 3 lg. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes; 3 lg. green ripe pears, peeled and cut into eights; 12 sm. ripe Seckel pears, peeled, cored, and halved; 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram; 1/4 tsp. dried dill weed; 1 tbsp. caraway seed; 1 tbsp. thick liquid beef broth and seasoning base; 2 cups boiling water; 2 tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

Servings: persons

2 lb. boneless pork loin roast
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 lg. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
3 lg. green ripe pears, peeled and cut into eights
12 sm. ripe Seckel pears, peeled, cored, and halved
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/4 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tbsp. caraway seed
1 tbsp. thick liquid beef broth and seasoning base
2 cups boiling water
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

1
Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; place in Dutch oven.
2
Arrange potatoes and pears around meat.
3
Sprinkle marjoram, dill and caraway seed over all.
4
Dissolve seasoning base in boiling water; pour into Dutch oven; cover tightly.
5
Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender when pierced with a fork.
6
Remove meat, potatoes and pears to a warm platter.
7
Stir cornstarch into cold water.
8
Add to liquid in Dutch oven.
9
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is thickened.
10
Serve over meat.
11
4 servings.
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1696

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. boneless pork loin roast, 1 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, 3 lg. potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes, and more.

Yes, German Shoemaker's Pot (Kothener Schusterpfanne) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!