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Slow Cooker Campfire Stew

Tender chunks of pork shoulder in a savoury tomato sauce, spiced with smoked paprika and chilli powder, this warming stew is what you'd choose to eat around a campfire!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Keyword: campfire stew, pork stew
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 700g-1 kg / 1.5-2 lbs pork shoulder fat removed
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots cut into large chunks
  • 500g / 1 lb /500g Butternut Squash 1/2 of a medium squash, cubed
  • 250ml / 1 cup stout such as Guinness or stock
  • 400g / 14 oz This is an affiliate link.canned chopped tomatoes
  • 400g / 14 oz This is an affiliate link.cannellini beans canned, liquid drained (drained weight 240g)
  • 2 This is an affiliate link.bay leaves
  • 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.smoked paprika
  • 0.5-1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp This is an affiliate link.Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cube the pork shoulder and cut away as much fat as possible. Season with salt and pepper and sear on high heat. Set aside until needed.
  • Peel and core butternut squash, cut in half, then cube one half of it. Reserve the other half for another use. Peel and cut carrots into large chunks.
  • Add the squash, carrots, chopped onion and minced garlic to the bottom of a slow cooker. Add the seared pork, cannellini beans, bay leaves, smoked paprika and chilli powder.  Pour Guinness and canned chopped tomatoes with 1 tsp of salt and pepper over. Stir to combine. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours. Taste and add more salt if necessary.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 693mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 8734IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg