TUSCAN PORK STEW

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Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this pork stew for a little extra kick.-Penny Hawkins, Mebane, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups frozen pepper stir-fry vegetable blend, thawed
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup orange marmalade
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked fettuccine, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, brown pork in oil; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in the tomatoes, broth, vegetable blend, wine, marmalade, garlic, oregano, fennel seed, pepper and, if desired, pepper flakes. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours, until meat is tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes, until thickened. Serve with fettuccine if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 548mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges