Long Lost Pork Stew

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 lbs pork stew meat or pork shoulder, trimmed, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, peeld and cubed
• 1 1/2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup turnip, diced
• 1 cup parsnip, diced
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons flour

Directions

1. 1

   Combine 1/2 cup flour and seasonings in a ziploc bag, add pork, and toss to coat.

2. 2

   Brown in olive oil 7-9 minutes over med-high heat, in batches. Remove pork, reduce heat to med.

3. 3

   Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and bay leaf; sweat for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Deglaze with wine, simmer until reduced, then add broth and pork.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then simmer over low, covered, for 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in potatos, turnips, and parsnips; cover and cook 30 more minutes.

7. 7

   Combine butter and remaining flour, add to stew, simmer 5 minutes to thicken.

8. 8

   Remove the bay leaf, season with salt & pepper.