Careme

Ingredients

• Kroger® Fresh Natural Pork Shoulder Butt Bone In 1.5 lb $4.79 (reg) per 1 lb
• Organic Leeks (bunch) 1 large leek (or 2 small), white + light green parts only, sliced and rinsed well $5.49 (reg) per 1 lb
• Simple Truth Organic® Cut and Peeled Baby Carrots Bag 8 oz $2.99 (reg) per 1 lb
• Simple Truth Organic® Red Potatoes 12 oz, halved (or quartered if large) $4.99 (reg) per 3 lb
• Organic Jumbo Yellow Onion 1/2 medium, diced $2.19 (reg) per 1 lb
• Simple Truth Organic® Garlic Bulbs 3 cloves, minced $2.79 (reg) per 3 ct
• Organic Lacinato Kale (optional) 2 cups, sliced (add at end) $2.99 (reg) per 1 ct
• Chicken broth 3 cups
• Dijon mustard (optional) 1 tsp
• Apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp
• Dried thyme 1 tsp
• Bay leaf 1
• Olive oil 1 Tbsp
• Salt & black pepper as needed
• Cornstarch or flour (optional slurry/thickener) 1 Tbsp cornstarch + 1 Tbsp water

Instructions

1. Optional browning (adds flavor): Season pork all over with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high; brown pork 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Add onion, leeks, carrots, potatoes, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Pour in broth. Stir in Dijon if using.
3. Cook LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours, until pork is very tender.
4. Remove pork, shred into bite-size pieces, and return to the slow cooker. Discard bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
5. Stir in vinegar (brightens the stew). If using kale, stir it in and cook 5–10 minutes until wilted.
6. If you want it thicker: stir in cornstarch slurry and cook on HIGH 10–15 minutes.
7. Serve as-is, or with crusty bread.