# Recipe – Country Pork Stew

- Link: https://lifeandwork.blog/recipe-country-pork-stew/
- Published: 2026-10-23T20:55:04-05:00
- Author: Bert Swope

_This recipe has been traveling worldwide since _the 1980’s.  This country pork 
stew is hearty _and perfect for late fall and winter when you want something to 
warm you from the inside out and stick to your ribs._

_Since We usually cook this dish on Sunday during our weekly meal, we skip the cabbage
and use one or more air fryers or other vegetable sides. _

_Honestly, we eat this year-round whenever the fancy hits us._

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Country Pork Stew

## Cooks Notes

 * _I will admit that I make several variations on this dish, including a trimmed
   stir-fry style version, which is buttery and rich, which goes to show just how
   flexible and tasty the recipe is._
 * _If you are seeking a leaner version of lean-turkey Italian sausage works just
   fine in this dish._
 * _Also, if you like air fryer or baked cabbage, they work fine as opposed to the
   traditional cooking method._

![Country Pork Stew](https://i0.wp.com/lifeandwork.blog/wp-content/uploads/Country-
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Country Pork Stew

## Ingredients:

 * 5 oz onion, quartered
 * 5 oz potatoes, diced
 * 4 oz carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
 * 1 ½ lb shoulder pork
 * 5 oz sweet Italian sausages
 * 1 thyme sprig
 * 2 tbsp shortening
 * 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
 * ¼ tsp pepper
 * ½ tsp paprika
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 2 tbsp flour
 * 1 cup dry white wine
 * 3 cups water, divided
 * 2 lb head cabbage
 * Parsley, to taste

## Preparation Directions

 * Melt 2 tbsp of shortening in a cast iron pan, then add onions, carrots, and ½
   tsp of salt. Let it cook for 5 minutes, then remove the vegetables from the pan
   and leave them aside.
 * Add the pork and cook for 10 minutes, then add the sausages and cook for 5 minutes.
 * Add the flour, cook for 1 minute, then add the white wine and cook for 2 minutes.
 * Add ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, paprika, bay leaves, and thyme sprig. Cook for 
   2 minutes, then add 2 cups of water. Boil for 30 minutes on low heat.
 * Add the cooked vegetables and potatoes and mix. Cover the pan with the lid and
   place it in the oven preheated to 375 degrees F. Braise for 1 hour or until the
   meat becomes tender.
 * At the end, add the freshly chopped parsley.
 * While the stew is cooking in the oven, wash and clean the cabbage and cut it 
   into eight wedges.
 * Add 1 cup of water and ½ tsp of salt in a large pan. Place the pieces of cabbage
   and cover with a lid. Cook the cabbage for 8 minutes.
 * Serve the stew with cabbage and herb biscuits.

Enjoy!

How to Make Country Pork Stew

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