Best 10 Tuscan Pork Stew Recipes

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Tuscany, a region in central Italy, is known for its rich culinary traditions, including its hearty and flavorful stews. One of the most popular Tuscan stews is pork stew, which is typically made with tender pieces of pork, aromatic herbs, and vegetables, all simmered together in a flavorful broth. This classic dish is a staple in many Tuscan households and is often served with crusty bread, polenta, or pasta. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this detailed guide will walk you through the steps of creating an authentic Tuscan pork stew that will delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Tuscany.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUSCAN PORK STEW



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Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this pork stew for a little extra kick.-Penny Hawkins, Mebane, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups frozen pepper stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked fettuccine, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown pork in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the tomatoes, broth, vegetable blend, wine, marmalade, garlic, oregano, fennel seed, pepper and, if desired, pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, until meat is tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes, until thickened. Serve with fettuccine if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUSCAN-STYLE PORK STEW



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Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2lbs. pork leg meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
1 (28oz.) can diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1/4 tsp. crushed chili flakes
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place the pork in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add the flour and toss to coat. Heat the oil in large skillet set over medium-high. Cook the pork in batches until nicely browned on all sides. Transfer the pork into a Dutch oven or large casserole dish. Remove all but 1 Tbsp. of oil from the skillet. Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Mix in all remaining ingredients, except the parsley, and bring to a simmer. Pour the mixture over the pork. Cover and cook in the oven at 325 degrees F for 75 to 90 minutes, or until the pork is quite tender. Adjust seasoning and sprinkle servings of the pork with chopped parsley.

TUSCAN PORK STEW



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Tuscan Pork Stew Is One of My Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes. I Would Be Lost without My Slow Cooker - I Love It Because It's So Easy to Whip up a ...

Provided by Jelena Mardere

Categories     Dinner Recipes, Fall Recipes, Fall Soups and Stews Recipes, Keto Dinner Recipes, Main Dishes, Pork Loin Recipes, Pork Recipes, Pork Shoulder Recipes, Slow Cooked Pork Recipes, Stew Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

Pork loin 1 ½ lb
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Tomatoes 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each)
Chicken broth 2 cups
Pepper stir-fry vegetable blend 2 cups
Red wine ½ cup
Marmalade ¼ cup Orange
Garlic 2 cloves
Dried oregano 1 tsp
Fennel seed ½ tsp
Black pepper ½ tsp
Red pepper flakes ⅛ tsp
Cornstarch 2 tbsp
Water 2 tbsp

Steps:

  • Place the pork shoulder in a large skillet with the olive oil. Cook over high heat until the meat is browned all over. Transfer the browned pork pieces to your slow cooker.
  • Mix in the tomatoes, chicken broth, vegetable blend, wine, marmalade, garlic, oregano, fennel seed, pepper and pepper flakes if using.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch with two tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir the mixture into the stew gradually.
  • Cover the stew again and turn the heat to high. Cook for a further 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve over hot cooked fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232, Fat 7g, Protein 19g, Carbohydrate 19g, Cholesterol 42mg, Sodium 614mg

HERBY PORK STEW



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The white wine, stock and slow cooking make the pieces of pork really melt in your mouth. Guests on our cooking classes in Tuscany are always delighted to find a simple but delicious stew recipe to take home with them.

Provided by Riccardo

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

500 g/1 lb cubed pork (slightly fatty cuts are best for this dish)
a little flour to coat the pork
3 celery
1 onions
sage, a sprig
2 bay leaves
rosemary, a sprig
2 cloves garlic
half a bottle white wine
2 sticks of celery
2 whole carrots
1 onion
4 cloves
2 bouillon cubes

Steps:

  • Put the pork into a large bowl and coat the pieces very lightly with the flour.
  • Chop the onion, celery, garlic and herbs finely and sauté in olive oil until softened.
  • Add the pork and fry until the meat is browned.
  • Add the white wine to almost cover.
  • Evaporate off the wine on a medium heat.
  • Cook slowly in vegetable stock to cover, adding more stock gradually if needed, for at least an hour and a half.

TUSCAN BEEF STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h23m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Stew
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, cut into medium dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds stew beef (boneless chuck), excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
8 sprigs fresh thyme
3 medium tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Polenta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 cup instant polenta

Steps:

  • For the stew: In heavy, large saucepan over moderately-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beef and saute, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to boil.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
  • For the polenta: While the beef is simmering, make the polenta. Pour the olive oil into a large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside.
  • In heavy, large pot over moderately-high heat, bring stock to a boil. Lower the heat to moderate and gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 5 minutes. Transfer the polenta to an oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm. Let the polenta sit for 5 to 10 minutes so it can set up.
  • When the beef is tender, use tongs to remove the tomato skins, if desired and the thyme sprigs.
  • Turn the polenta out of the bowl, slice, and serve alongside the stew.

TUSCAN BEEF STEW WITH POLENTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h22m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, cut into medium dice
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 pounds stew beef (boneless chuck), excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 1/2 cups dry red wine
8 sprigs fresh thyme
3 medium tomatoes, halved
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups vegetable stock or broth
1 cup instant polenta

Steps:

  • For the stew: In heavy, large saucepan over moderately-high heat, heat 3 tablespoons oil until hot, but not smoking. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and saute, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the beef and saute, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add wine and thyme, stir well, and bring to boil.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, then lower heat to moderately low, cover, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until the beef is tender, about 2 hours.
  • For the polenta: While the beef is simmering, make the polenta. Pour the olive oil into a large serving bowl and swirl to coat. Set aside.
  • In heavy, large pot over moderately-high heat, bring stock to a boil. Lower the heat to moderate and gradually whisk in the polenta, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until polenta thickens and pulls away from sides of pan, about 5 minutes. Transfer the polenta to an oil-coated serving bowl and keep warm. Let the polenta sit for 5 to 10 minutes so it can set up.
  • When the beef is tender, use tongs to remove the tomato skins, if desired and the thyme sprigs.
  • Turn the polenta out of the bowl, slice, and serve alongside the stew.

SLOW-COOKED TUSCAN PORK WITH WHITE BEANS



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Adapted for OAMC from an October 2007 Cooking Light Recipe. Calories 391, Fat 11 g, Fiber 12.9 g. Weight Watchers Points 8. "An inexpensive cut of pork becomes rich and tender when braised. Creamy beans make the dish hearty and satisfying."

Provided by Erindipity

Categories     Stew

Time 16h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups dried navy beans
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground fennel
8 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, trimmed (Boston Butt)
4 cups water
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Sort and wash navy beans and place in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; cover and let stand for 8 hours.
  • Drain beans. Place beans, 1 t sage, 1 t salt, 5 cloves of garlic and bay leaves in ziptop bag.
  • Combine 2 t sage, 1 t salt, 1 t fenel seeds and 3 cloves of garlic. Rub mixture over pork.
  • Place pork in a zip top bag.
  • Place both bags in a larger bag labeled with directions.
  • To serve: Thaw overnight in fridge.
  • Place beans, pork and 4 cups of water in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH 8 hours. Pull pork apart into chunks and serve with bean mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.4, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 100.7, Sodium 538.2, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 13, Sugar 2, Protein 35.5

ITALIAN PORK STEW



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Don't skip the anchovy paste! It gives a good, salty flavor, but doesn't taste fishy at all. Add a salad and crusty bread for an incredible meal. -Lynne German, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
3 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Hot cooked bow tie pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place flour in a shallow dish. Add pork, a few pieces at a time, and turn to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown pork in 3 tablespoons oil in batches. Remove and keep warm., In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, bay leaves, cinnamon, tomato paste, vinegar, anchovy paste, herbs, salt, pepper flakes, pepper and pork; bring to a boil., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes longer or until meat is tender. Skim fat; discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick., Serve with pasta; sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN PORK STEW



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Make and share this Italian Pork Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 9h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large yellow onion, cut into 8 wedges
2 large red bell peppers, cut into thin strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes and blotted dry
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup dry red wine (Chianti or Zinfandel)
1 teaspoon fennel seed
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper (6 grinds)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Coat the slow cooker with cooking spray; layer the onion, bell peppers, and garlic in the cooker.
  • In a big skillet over med-high heat, warm 1 ½ tablespoon oil until very hot.
  • Add half the meat; cook until browned on all sides, 4-5 minutes; transfer meat to cooker.
  • Repeat with remaining oil and meat.
  • Add the tomatoes and wine to the skillet; bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the pan.
  • Add in the fennel, orange zest, rosemary, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pour over everything in the cooker; cover and cook on LOW for 7-9 hours, until pork is fork tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour and water together; whisk the slurry into the hot liquid in the slow cooker, increase heat to HIGH and cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until thickened; taste and add salt/pepper if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.2, Fat 45.4, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 134.3, Sodium 388.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 33.5

TUSCAN PORK TENDERLOIN



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This is a very easy weeknight pork tenderloin recipe that is also keto-friendly.

Provided by BMG

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 pounds pork tenderloin

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub spice mixture all over the pork tenderloin. Place in a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pork is slightly pink in the center, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 251.5 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your stew will taste.
  • Brown the meat before stewing it. This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, color, and texture to your stew.
  • Season your stew well. Use a combination of herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer your stew for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve your stew with crusty bread or rice.

Conclusion:

Tuscan pork stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a Tuscan pork stew that will impress your family and friends.

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