Pork and Pumpkin Stew Recipe

Name: Pork and Pumpkin Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 2 onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; a 14- to 16-ounce can tomatoes, including the juice; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 pound turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 4 cups chopped washed turnip greens or kale; a 2-pound pumpkin (preferably a sugar pumpkin), seeded, reserving the seeds for toasting if desired, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces; steamed rice as an accompaniment

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
a 14- to 16-ounce can tomatoes, including the juice
1 1/2 cups water
1 pound turnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chopped washed turnip greens or kale
a 2-pound pumpkin (preferably a sugar pumpkin), seeded, reserving the seeds for toasting if desired, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
steamed rice as an accompaniment

1
In a heavy kettle heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the pork, patted dry, in batches, transferring it with a slotted spoon to a bowl as it is browned.
2
Add the onions to the kettle, cook them, stirring occasionally, until they are golden, and stir in the garlic.
3
Add the tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up, the water, and the pork with any juices that have accumulated in the bowl, bring the mixture to a boil, and braise the stew, covered, in the middle of a preheated 350 F. oven for 1 hour.
4
Stir in the turnips and braise the stew, covered, for 20 minutes.
5
Stir in the greens and the pumpkin and braise the stew, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
6
Season the stew with salt and pepper and serve it with the rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 2 onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Pork and Pumpkin 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.

Pork and Pumpkin Stew

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