Irish Pork Stew with Cabbage and Caraway Seeds

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork butt

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork butt is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth provides a lighter option, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is more budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch thickens at a lower cost.

Start with a 2 to 3 pound pork roast, cube it up, and cut off any large pieces of fat.

Wash the cutting board after prepping the pork.

Coat the cubed pork with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a Ziploc bag or container and shake to coat evenly.

Slice the cabbage in half, remove the core and outer leaves, and cut into bite-sized wedges.

Chop 1 lb of Yukon Gold potatoes into bite-sized pieces and set aside with the cabbage.

Cut the onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Coin the carrots and chop the celery, setting them aside as well.

Peel and mince 4 cloves of garlic.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat.

Brown the pork in batches for about 2 minutes per side, adding more olive oil if necessary to prevent sticking, then set aside.

Add the remaining olive oil to the pot and sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for a few minutes until softened, seasoning with another teaspoon of salt.

Sprinkle the remaining all-purpose flour over the softened veggies and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the stew.

Slowly pour in chicken broth while deglazing the pan, scraping up any browned bits.

Add a bottle of Guinness, balsamic vinegar, caraway seeds, and bay leaves to the pot.

Layer the ingredients in the following order: potatoes first, then cabbage, and finally the pork on top to keep it crispy during cooking.

Cover and place in the oven at 300°F for 2.5 hours.

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