Slow Cooked Pork Stew Recipe

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), cut into 2-inch pieces1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped1 medium onion, coarsely chopped3 cups beef broth2 tablespoons tomato paste1/3 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped4 garlic cloves, minced2 bay leaves1 fresh rosemary sprig1 fresh thyme sprig1/3 cup Greek olives, optionalChopped fresh parsley, optionalHot cooked mashed potatoes, optional

Preparation

Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, celery and onion. In a small bowl, whisk broth and tomato paste; pour over vegetables. Add plums, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme and, if desired, olives. Cook, covered, on low until meat and vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours.

Discard bay leaves, rosemary and thyme. If desired, sprinkle stew with parsley and serve with potatoes.