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Hearty Pork-Beer Stew

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless pork shoulder roast
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 2 small green apples, cut into wedges
• 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
• 3 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crushed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 12-ounce can beer or 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 4 large roma tomatoes, cut up

Directions

1. Trim fat from meat.
2. Cut meat into 3/4-inch pieces.
3. Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray.
4. Heat skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add meat and cook until brown.
6. Transfer meat to a slow cooker.
7. Add all remaining ingredients except tomatoes and mix well.
8. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
9. Stir in tomatoes.

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