Pepper Pork Stew Recipe

Name: Pepper Pork Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 3 lbs pork stew meat; coarse salt, to taste; ground pepper, to taste; 1 large yellow onion, diced medium; 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 3 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 (11 1/2 ounce) jar pepperoncini peppers, halved crosswise, brine reserved; 2 large oregano sprigs; 3 cups cooked long-grain rice (we used brown rice)

Servings: persons

1
In a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high.
2
Season pork with salt and pepper and, in batches, brown pork on all sides, about 15 minutes total.
3
With a slotted spoon, transfer pork to a bowl.
4
Add onion and garlic to pot and cook, stirring often, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes, reducing heat if necessary to prevent burning.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add 2 cups of water, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
7
Return to pork to pot along with broth, pepperoncini, and oregano.
8
Bring liquid to a rapid simmer and cook until pork is tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper and stir in 1 to 3 tablespoons pepperoncini brine.
10
Discard oregano sprigs and serve over rice.

2002

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

178

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 3 lbs pork stew meat, coarse salt, to taste, ground pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Pepper 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pepper Pork Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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