Creamy Pork and White Bean Stew

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Stew

Cuisine: European, International

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: cannellini beans, one-pot diner, pork and white bean stew, pork shoulder recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 365kcal

Author: Timea

This Pork and White Bean Stew is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal. Featuring tender diced pork shoulder and creamy cannellini beans in a savory paprika broth, it’s finished with a silky touch of sour cream and fresh herbs for a restaurant-quality dinner at home.

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Equipment

1 large pot

Ingredients

The Base

100 ml sunflower oil
2 pcs onions medium-size, chopped
600 g pork shoulder diced

The Seasoning

1 teaspoon sea salt kosher
1 teaspoon paprika sweet or smoked
1 teaspoon onion granules or powder
1 teaspoon dried vegetable mix ex. Vegeta, Delikat
½ teaspoon ground pepper freshly ground
4 pcs garlic cloves grated
1 pc sweet pepper cut in two

The Liquid & Body

1 l water hot
3 tins cannellini beans drained

The Finish

3 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon dill fresh, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Onions Heat 100 ml of sunflower oil in a large pot. Add the chopped onions and sauté over medium heat until they are soft and translucent.
Step 2: Brown the Pork Shoulder Add the 600 g of diced pork shoulder to the pot. Fry for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned on all sides. This creates a deep, savory base for your stew.
Step 3: Season the Stew Base Stir in the salt, paprika, onion granules, dried vegetable mix, and ground pepper. Add the grated garlic and the halved sweet pepper. Pour in 1 litre of water to create the pork and white bean stew broth.
Step 4: Simmer Until Tender Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and simmer for 45–50 minutes. This allows the pork shoulder to become tender and the flavors to meld.
Step 5: Add the Cannellini Beans Stir in the 3 tins of drained cannellini beans. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the white beans to heat through and absorb the savory pork juices.
Step 6: The Creamy Finish Turn off the heat. Stir in the sour cream, parsley, and dill. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce to perfectly balance the flavors of your creamy pork and white bean stew.

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Notes

Tempering the Cream: To prevent the sour cream from curdling, mix it with a ladle of the hot stew liquid in a small bowl before adding it back to the pot.
Make it Thicker: For a thicker consistency, mash a handful of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the cream.
Storage: This stew tastes even better the next day! Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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