Slow Cooker Cape-Verde Pork Belly Stew

This slow cooker pork stew is the perfect comfort food for when you want something hearty and satisfying on a stressful day.

Cut: Pork Belly & Sausage

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 hours
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredient

1 lb (500 g) pork belly, cut into 1 inch chunks
4 chorizo sausages, sliced
1 (15 oz/425 mL) can hominy, drained
1 (19 oz/540 mL ) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 oz /796 mL) can no salt diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups (1 L) low sodium chicken broth
1 Tbsp (15 mL) tomato paste
1 potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
2 bay leaves
1 tsp (5 mL) smoked paprika
1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients and stir.
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Discard bay leaves. Stir and Serve.

Nutritional Analysis:

YIELD:

8 servings.

SERVING SIZE:

2 cups (500 mL ) per servings

	
				Per Serving
				
					Calories
					630
				
					Total Fat
					42 g
				
					Saturated Fat
					15 g
				
					Cholesterol
					80 mg
				
					Carbohydrates
					38 g
				
					Fiber
					9 g
				
					Sugars
					6 g
				
					Protein
					23 g
				
					Sodium
					770 mg
				
					Potassium
					664 mg