Southern Pork and Chicken Stew
Indulge in this hearty and flavorful Southern stew crafted by Chef John. This comforting dish features a harmonious blend of tender pork, succulent chicken thighs, and a medley of vibrant veggies, all simmered to perfection. A true Southern classic that is sure to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Ingredients | |
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| 4 | ounces sliced bacon |
| 10 | ounces thick-cut, bone-in pork chop |
| 4 | bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs |
| 1 | large yellow onion large yellow onion, chopped |
| 1 | teaspoon salt, plus more to taste |
| 3 | cloves garlic cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | (28 ounce) can (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
| 4 1⁄2 | cups water, plus more as needed |
| 2 | cups frozen yellow corn, thawed |
| 1 1⁄2 | cups frozen lima beans, thawed |
| 1 | cup frozen cut okra, thawed |
| 1 | red bell pepper red bell pepper, seeded, diced |
| 2 | cups cubed russet potatoes (½-inch cubes) |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons brown sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste |
| cayenne pepper to taste | |
| 1 | tablespoon apple cider vinegar |
| 1⁄2 | cup sliced green onions |
Instructions
Cooking Instructions | |
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| 1. | Prepare all your ingredients and set them aside. |
| 2. | In a dry soup pot, cook the sliced bacon on medium-high heat until browned and almost fully rendered. |
| 3. | Move the cooked bacon to the side of the pot and sear the pork chop in the center until lightly browned on each side. |
| 4. | Remove the pork chop and brown the chicken thighs on each side. Browning is optional but recommended for added flavor. |
| 5. | Remove the chicken thighs. Cook the onions and salt until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. |
| 6. | Stir in diced tomatoes to deglaze the pot. Increase heat, add garlic powder and black pepper. |
| 7. | Return the pork chop and chicken thighs to the pot along with any juices and water. Simmer gently until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. |
| 8. | Transfer the meat to a bowl to cool. Remove bones and skin, then return the meat to the pot. |
| 9. | Add corn, lima beans, okra, red pepper, and potatoes. Adjust seasoning and simmer. |
| 10. | Stir in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. |
| 11. | Adjust seasoning if needed, then stir in vinegar. Serve with sliced green onions and enjoy! |
Published on Jul 26, 2024 by Luminița