Slow Cooker Pork Stew

prep time:: 10 min
cook time:: 8-10 hrs
total time:: 8 hrs

Makes 4-6 servings

A simple, creamy stew that is lower in fat and calories than a traditional beef stew. This can be prepped the night before for easy assembly in the morning.

ingredients

Pork Loin Roast, 2-3 lb
Potatoes - golden, 4 large
Cream of Chicken soup - 1 can
Cream cheese - 6 oz, fat free
Chicken stock - 1 cup
Onion - sweet yellow, 1 small
Garlic - 2 tsp minced
House spice blend - 3 tsp
Kosher salt - 2 tsp
Black pepper - 1 tsp
Non-stick cooking spray

directions

1
1. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Cut the roast into quarters, cut the potatoes into quarters lengthwise.
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2. Line the bottom of the slow cooker with the potatoes, skin side down.
3
3. Season both sides of the pork with spices and place on top of the potatoes. Add the garlic and onions on top.
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4. In a small pot combine the soup, cream cheese, chicken stock, and 1/2 cup of water. Heat on medium stirring occasionally until well blended. (if preparing the night before set aside to cool, place the sauce and slow cooker insert separately in the fridge and begin at step 5 the next day).
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5. Pour the sauce over the pork and season with 1 tsp of House Spice Blend. Use a spoon to ensure that all the pork is covered, if needed add small amounts of water until there is enough liquid (use a small spoon to blend the water with the existing liquids).
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6. Cook on low for 8-9 hours. If desired, turn to high for an additional hour to help thicken the sauce.
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7. Break up the pork into medium sized chunks with a serving spoon. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.