Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Slow Cooker Pork And Sweet Potato Stew
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serves/makes:
ready in:
over 5 hrs
over 5 hrs
ingredients
1 pound boneless pork shoulder roast, cut into 1" cubes
1 tablespoon cooking oil
6 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, and cubed
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup coarsely-chopped dried apples
1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons snipped fresh sage
OR
1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup apple juice or apple cider
directions
In a large skillet, brown meat, half at a time, in hot oil. Drain off fat.
In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart crockery cooker, place sweet potatoes, onion and dried apples. Add meat.
Sprinkle with tapioca, garlic, dried sage (if using), cardamom and pepper. Pour broth and juice or cider over all.
Cover; cook on LOW heat for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. If using, stir in fresh sage and serve.
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crock pot notes
Crock pots/slow cookers all heat differently. There is no standard among manufacturers. Cooking times are suggested guidelines based on our testing. Please adjust cooking times and temps to work with your brand and model of slow cooker.nutrition data
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