Pork Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings (Crock Pot)

Name: Pork Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings (Crock Pot)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs pork roast, boneless; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 medium carrots, cut 1/2 inch pieces; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/4 cup tapioca (quick cooking); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme, dried and crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up; Cornmeal Dumplings; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup cornmeal, yellow; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 dash pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded (to sprinkle)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs pork roast, boneless
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 medium carrots, cut 1/2 inch pieces
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup tapioca (quick cooking)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme, dried and crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
Cornmeal Dumplings
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1/3 cup cornmeal, yellow
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 dash pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded (to sprinkle)

1
Cut the pork into 1 inch cubes.
2
In a skillet, brown the pork and the garlic in hot oil; drain well.
3
Meanwhile, in a crock pot combine carrots, potatoes, water, tapioca, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
4
Stir in the browned meat and undrained tomatoes; cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
5
If the stew was cooked on low turn to high.
6
Prepare the cornmeal dumplings.
7
Remove the bay leaves and stir the stew.
8
Drop the dumplings by the tablespoon onto the stew.
9
Cover and cook for 50 minutes more (DO NOT LIFT THE COVER UNTIL TIME IS UP).
10
Sprinkle the dumpling with cheese.
11
For dumplings: in a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup cheese, cornmeal, baking powder, and pepper.
12
Combine beaten egg, milk, and oil; add to the flour mixture; stir with a fork just until combined.
13
Use in the pork stew for the dumplings.

941

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs pork roast, boneless, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 5 medium carrots, cut 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Pork Stew With Cornmeal Dumplings (Crock Pot) 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!