Cuban Pork Stew Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork "Stew"

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Stew

These days are busy, y'all!! Which is why this easy-to-make Slow Cooker Cuban Pork Stew is on our table. I am swamped with a to-do list that never seems to end. Between 2 kids in school (who get done at different times), soccer, church activities, volunteer opportunities, Bible studies, & trying to keep up with the household duties, we are on-the-go constantly. While Fall foods are my favorite, the shorter days & non-stop hours mean that the slow cooker is my go-to Fall food cooker!! This recipe frequents our Crock Pot at least a few times a month.

Customize It!

We love food that is customizable, like Chicken Tostadas & Taco Pie. This recipe is another great example of that! There are so many ways you can make it your own. The kids love it loaded with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, & tons of limes. The husband and I like it with slices of radish, sour cream, avocado, cilantro. And maybe just as many limes as the kids. You could use chopped red onion and extra fresh orange zest, too.

Serve over rice (our favorite is dyed yellow with the help of a little turmeric) & you'll have plenty of food for a hungry crowd. It's great when entertaining company or just to have leftovers to reheat quickly the next day. Like most great stews, the flavors enhance with time & make for great leftovers! Make a big batch & freeze it for easy-to-reheat dinners on busy weeknights!

Cuban Pork Stew

This one-pot Cuban pork meal is a great way to savor the hearty flavors & soul-warming comfort of a stew, while also getting to enjoy hints of the end of the summer flavors too! Fresh toppings take this Cuban "stew" to a whole new level & allow you to include the makings of a complete meal. We love the contrast in flavors (rich pork with tangy orange) & temperatures (steaming stew with cool toppings) – this meal is sure to hit the spot, no matter what you're craving!

This recipe was adapted from All You Magazine, March 2015, Pg 42.

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork "Stew"

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork

This slow cooker Cuban Pork "Stew" is sure to please any crowd & makes great leftovers. Throw everything in one pot & in just a few short hours, you'll have a complete meal with fresh flavors! Cool toppings help elevate this stew & are sure to make it one of your new go-to recipes.

Ingredients

3 c. low-sodium Chicken Broth
1 (6oz) can Tomato Paste
1/2 c. Orange Juice
1 tbsp + 2 tsp grated Orange Zest, divided
1 tbsp Cumin
2 tsp dried Oregano
1 tsp crushed Red Pepper
6 cloves Garlic, minced
1 (15oz) can of Black Beans, drained & rinsed
1 large Onion, sliced
2 lbs trimmed Pork Loin, cut into 3 large chunks
Salt & Pepper

Optional:

Cooked Rice (or Cauliflower Rice)
Sour Cream
Radishes, sliced
Red Onion, chopped
Avocado chunks
Cilantro Leaves
Lime Wedges

Instructions

In a large slow cooker, mix together broth, tomato paste, juice, 1 tbsp zest, cumin, oregano, red pepper, & garlic.
Stir in black beans and onion.
Season chunks of pork with salt & pepper & place on top of bean mixture in slow cooker.
Cover & cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until pork is cooked through.
Shred pork, add additional 2 tsp zest, & stir together with bean mixture.
Serve over rice with optional toppings.

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