Diabetes-Friendly Diabetes-Friendly Holidays Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Diabetes-Friendly Christmas Main Dish Fennel & Pork Stew 4.3 (6) 5 Reviews This meltingly tender pork shoulder ragout has a savory broth that's full of fennel. White wine gives the stew a bright edge of acidity. By Jim Romanoff Jim Romanoff Jim Romanoff was a food editor at EatingWell for almost 10 years, and edited two cookbooks for the brand, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook and EatingWell Serves Two. He has worked for publications including Woman’s Day, Fresh Ideas, Rolling Stone, Us and Details. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jill Cerreta, M.S., RD Jill Cerreta was a nutrition consultant for EatingWell for a number of years, reviewing our content for factual accuracy and ensuring recipes fit our nutrition parameters. As a registered dietitian, she meets with clients at her private practice, Live Well Nutrition, based in Rutland Town, Vermont. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 40 mins Total Time: 5 hrs Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, generous 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Heart-Healthy High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8 cups thinly sliced fennel (2-3 medium bulbs), plus 1/4 cup chopped fronds 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 1/2 pounds pork shoulder or Boston butt, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 2-inch chunks 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¾ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained Directions Spread fennel and onion in an even layer in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and refrigerate fennel fronds. Sprinkle pork with 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add about half the pork and cook until brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining oil and pork. Add wine to the pan and scrape up any browned bits; remove from the heat. Sprinkle garlic, rosemary, oregano and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper over the pork. Top with the drained tomatoes and pour in the wine from the skillet. Cover and cook for 5 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low. Stir the stew well to combine; serve garnished with the reserved fronds. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prep fennel, onion and garlic; trim and cut pork. Refrigerate in separate containers. Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker For easy cleanup, try a slow-cooker liner. These heat-resistant, disposable liners fit neatly inside the insert and help prevent food from sticking to the bottom and sides of your slow cooker. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2012 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 249 Calories 13g Fat 9g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size generous 1 cup Calories 249 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 4g Protein 20g 40% Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 70mg 23% Vitamin A 926IU 19% Vitamin C 14mg 15% Folate 28mcg 7% Sodium 303mg 13% Calcium 79mg 6% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 38mg 9% Potassium 641mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.