German Pork and Dumpling Stew
A hearty German stew made with tender pork and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for a cold winter night.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Pork shouldercut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 medium Carrotpeeled and chopped
- ●2 stalks Celerychopped
- ●3 cloves Garlicminced
- ●6 slices Baconcut into 1-inch pieces
- ●4 cups Chicken broth
- ●1 package Dumpling mixaccording to package instructions
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the pork and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the pork from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the bacon to the pot and cook until crispy, about 3 minutes.
- 7
Add the chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 8
Return the pork to the pot and reduce the heat to low.
- 9
Simmer the stew for 1 1/2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- 10
While the stew is cooking, prepare the dumplings according to the package instructions.
- 11
When the stew is done, add the dumplings to the pot and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- 12
Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.