Sicilian pork stew recipe

Name: Sicilian pork stew recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g (17.6oz) pork shoulder (boneless steaks or roasting joint); 1 tbsp mild, smoked paprika; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 50 g (1.8oz) smoked bacon pieces; 150 g (5.3oz) chorizo, cut into mouth-sized pieces; 1 lemon, quatered; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 handful black olives; 400 g (14.1oz) chopped tomatoes (tin); 0.5 tsp chilli flakes, or half a fresh chopped chilli; 300 g (10.6oz) butter beans (tin, drained); 150 ml (5.3fl oz) white wine; 350 ml (12.3fl oz) water; 1 chicken or pork stock cube; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 1 tsp dried or fresh sage, chopped; 4 onions, chopped; 3 stick of chopped celery; 8 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 tbsp water

Servings: persons

500 g (17.6oz) pork shoulder (boneless steaks or roasting joint)
1 tbsp mild, smoked paprika
1 tbsp vegetable oil
50 g (1.8oz) smoked bacon pieces
150 g (5.3oz) chorizo, cut into mouth-sized pieces
1 lemon, quatered
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
1 handful black olives
400 g (14.1oz) chopped tomatoes (tin)
0.5 tsp chilli flakes, or half a fresh chopped chilli
300 g (10.6oz) butter beans (tin, drained)
150 ml (5.3fl oz) white wine
350 ml (12.3fl oz) water
1 chicken or pork stock cube
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 tsp dried or fresh sage, chopped
4 onions, chopped
3 stick of chopped celery
8 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp water

1
Preheat the oven to 190C
2
For the Mediterranean onion base: Add all the ingredients for the base to a covered pan, sweat for about 15 mins until soft and translucent.
3
Remove from the pan and set to one side.
4
Cut the pork into mouth-sized pieces and toss in the paprika.
5
Heat the veg oil in the pan, add the paprika-coated pork pieces and bacon and fry until brown.
6
Return the 2 tbsp of the onion base to the pan with the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Pour into a large ovenproof dish and cover tightly with foil.
9
Cook for 30 mins at this temperature and then turn down to 180C for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
10
The pork should be meltingly tender by this point.
11
Take out of the oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp of plain flour over the surface of the sauce and wait for it to be soaked up.
12
Top everything into a saucepan, stir thoroughly and bring to the boil to cook the flour and allow the sauce to thicken.
13
This is now ready to serve, but it can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the fridge until needed.
14
Reheat over a gentle heat before serving.
15
It can also be frozen.
16
To serve, ladle onto warmed plates or into shallow bowls and serve with spinach mash or rice.

1572

kcal

Calories

114

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g (17.6oz) pork shoulder (boneless steaks or roasting joint), 1 tbsp mild, smoked paprika, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 50 g (1.8oz) smoked bacon pieces, and more.

Yes, Sicilian pork stew recipe 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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