This highly adaptable classic pork stew is hearty and comforting.

you’re free to use any fresh herb and switch up the root vegetables to suit your taste.

Turnips, sweet potatoes or rutabaga would all work beautifully.

Classic Pork Stew

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Add half of the pork; cook, undisturbed, until browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

Stir and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes.

Transfer the meat to a clean bowl; repeat with the remaining pork.

Chunks of pork coated with flour and spices in a clear mixing bowl

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Reduce heat to medium.

Add onion to the pot; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add garlic and herbs; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Browned pork chunks in a Dutch oven on top of a burner plate

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Add tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until the tomato paste darkens, about 1 minute.

Stir in potatoes, carrots, parsnips and mushrooms.

Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Classic pork stew simmering in Dutch oven on top of a burner plate

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Transfer 1/4 cup of the liquid to a small bowl; whisk in cornstarch to make a slurry.

Stir the slurry back into the stew; increase heat to medium.

Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and remove and discard bay leaves.

Classic pork stew in a bowl with a spoon in it

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Food Stylist: Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely

Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

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