Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 pound

boneless country pork ribs

cut into 2-inch pieces

1 tsp

chipotle chili powder

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

salt

1 unit

onion

chopped

4 cloves

garlic

sliced

1.25 pound

sweet potatoes

peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1 unit

green pepper

cored, seeded and thinly sliced

2 cup

reduced-sodium chicken broth

0.5 cup

cornmeal

0.5 cup

all-purpose flour

2 tsp

sugar

1 tsp

baking powder

0.13 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

cold butter

cut into small pieces

0.5 cup

milk

2 tbsp

chopped cilantro

chopped

Step 1
~37 min

Coat slow-cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2
~37 min

Season pork with chili powder, oregano, cumin, and 1/2 tsp of salt.

Step 3
~37 min

Place pork in slow cooker.

Step 4
~37 min

Add onion, garlic, sweet potatoes, and green pepper to the slow cooker, layering in that order.

Step 5
~37 min

Pour chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Step 6
~37 min

Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 hours.

Step 7
~37 min

Add remaining 1/2 tsp salt 45 minutes before the end of cooking time.

Step 8
~37 min

Drop cornbread batter in heaping tablespoons on top of the stew.

Step 9
~37 min

If cooking on LOW, add 15 minutes to the cooking time after adding cornbread.

Step 10
~37 min

To make cornbread: In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 11
~37 min

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

Step 12
~37 min

Stir in milk until just moistened.

Step 13
~37 min

Fold in cilantro.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier stew, add more chipotle chili powder.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The stew can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Offer a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Avocado salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Comfort food with a regional twist.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fall gatherings
Tailgating events

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Fall
Winter
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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