Rich Autumn Pork Stew with Beer

A hearty fall stew featuring tender pork shoulder slowly simmered with carrots, apples, and beer, creating a rich and flavorful dish perfect for cool weather. Served over buttered egg noodles for a complete meal.

6 servings

2 hr 5 min

Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

•2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut in 1 1/2-inch bits
•1 to taste Salt and pepper
•6 tablespoons olive oil
•2 medium onions, diced
•4 medium carrots, diced
•2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
•2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
•1 leaf bay leaf
•1 cup diced canned or fresh tomatoes
•2 cups chicken broth (bouillon)
•12 ounces beer
•2 tablespoons brown sugar
•1 pound Cooked buttered egg noodles

Cooking Instructions

1.
1. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a heavy casserole over medium-high heat. Brown the pork well in batches. Remove to a bowl.
20 min
2.
2. Wipe casserole clean and heat the remaining oil over low heat. Add onions, carrots, and apples. Stir until softened, 10 minutes, adding the garlic in the last 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except noodles. Return pork and any juices to the casserole.
15 min
3.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring, until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf; adjust seasonings. Serve over egg noodles in shallow bowls.
90 min

Ingredients

•2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut in 1 1/2-inch bits

•1 to taste Salt and pepper

•6 tablespoons olive oil

•2 medium onions, diced

•4 medium carrots, diced

•2 medium apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

•2 tablespoons finely minced garlic

•1 leaf bay leaf

•1 cup diced canned or fresh tomatoes

•2 cups chicken broth (bouillon)

•12 ounces beer

•2 tablespoons brown sugar

•1 pound Cooked buttered egg noodles

Cooking Instructions

1. Season the pork with salt and pepper. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a heavy casserole over medium-high heat. Brown the pork well in batches. Remove to a bowl.

20 min

2. Wipe casserole clean and heat the remaining oil over low heat. Add onions, carrots, and apples. Stir until softened, 10 minutes, adding the garlic in the last 3 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except noodles. Return pork and any juices to the casserole.

15 min

3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring, until the meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Discard bay leaf; adjust seasonings. Serve over egg noodles in shallow bowls.

90 min