Pork and Jersey Bean Stew with Paprika and Herbs

A comforting and hearty stew featuring tender pork, creamy Jersey beans, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs, highlighting the best of Jersey produce.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

2 hour 5 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£2.80/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer•❄️ Winter

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Ingredients

Servings

1kgPork Shoulder(Cut into 1-inch cubes)

£7.00

250gJersey Beans (dried)(Soaked overnight)

£1.50

1largeOnion(Chopped)

£0.60

2mediumCarrots(Chopped)

£0.30

2mediumCelery Stalks(Chopped)

£0.40

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Halved or quartered, depending on size)

£2.50

4clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

2tbspSmoked Paprika(Sweet or hot, to taste)

£0.20

1tspDried Thyme

£0.15

1Bay Leaf

£0.10

1.5litersChicken or Vegetable Broth

£1.20

0.3cupChopped Fresh Parsley(For garnish)

£0.50

1tbspChopped Fresh Rosemary(Optional, for added aroma)

£0.40

2tbspJersey Butter

£0.30

To tasteSalt

£0.05

To tasteBlack Pepper

£0.10

0.5cupJersey Milk (or Cream)(Optional, for added richness. Add at the end.)

£0.40

100gSeasonal Greens (Kale or Chard)(Roughly chopped. Optional, for extra nutrients. Add 30 minutes before the end of cooking.)

£0.80

Total Cost

£16.80

£2.80 per serving

Instructions

1.
Drain and rinse the soaked Jersey beans.
2.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, melt the Jersey butter over medium-high heat. Brown the pork shoulder in batches, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove the pork and set aside.
3.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4.
Stir in the smoked paprika and dried thyme and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
5.
Return the pork to the pot. Add the drained Jersey beans, bay leaf, and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
6.
Add the Jersey Royal potatoes and seasonal greens (if using) to the stew. Cover and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
7.
Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the Jersey milk (or cream, if using) for added richness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
8.
Stir in the fresh parsley and rosemary (if using).
9.
Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh parsley.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

35g

13% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

10 g

33% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

600 mg

26% of RDA

Saturated Fat

15 g

75% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use bone-in pork shoulder.

If you don't have dried Jersey beans, you can use canned cannellini beans, but reduce the cooking time significantly (add them with the potatoes).

Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your preference. A combination of sweet and hot paprika works well.

The stew can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld and deepen overnight.

Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.

Cooking Equipment

Large Dutch Oven or Heavy-Bottomed Pot

Cutting Board

Knife

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use bone-in pork shoulder.

If you don't have dried Jersey beans, you can use canned cannellini beans, but reduce the cooking time significantly (add them with the potatoes).

Adjust the amount of smoked paprika to your preference. A combination of sweet and hot paprika works well.

The stew can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavors will meld and deepen overnight.

Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the delicious sauce.

Pork and Jersey Bean Stew with Paprika and Herbs

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