Easy Pork and Mushroom Stew (Print-Friendly Version)

Pork and mushrooms simmered in a rich sauce, served warm for a cozy and satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
02 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
03 - 900 grams pork chuck or pork shoulder, cut into bite-sized pieces
04 - 250 grams cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped

→ Seasonings and Aromatics

05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
10 - 1 shallot, finely chopped
11 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
12 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

→ Liquids and Finishing

13 - 240 millilitres low sodium beef broth
14 - 120 millilitres half-and-half
15 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, plus more for serving

# How to Prepare:

01 - Cut pork into bite-sized pieces. Roughly chop mushrooms. Mince garlic, finely chop the shallot, and chop parsley.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and the unsalted butter over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet. Arrange the pork in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for approximately 2 minutes. Stir and cook until well browned but not cooked through. Transfer browned pork and its juices to a clean bowl.
03 - Add chopped mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release moisture. Add remaining olive oil and continue cooking until the mushrooms begin to turn golden brown. Stir in salt, black pepper, paprika, dried rosemary, and balsamic vinegar. Add minced garlic and chopped shallot; sauté for 2 minutes.
04 - Return pork and accumulated juices to the skillet. Stir in all-purpose flour until incorporated. Pour in beef broth and bring to a rapid simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes, or until the pork is fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
05 - Stir in half-and-half and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add a splash of water if the stew becomes too thick. Adjust salt to taste. Off the heat, fold in chopped parsley and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - For the best texture, cut pork into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.

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