One-Pot Pork Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Sofrito

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A deeply aromatic stew simmered with tender pork, sweet potatoes, and a fragrant sofrito base. The slow-cooked flavors meld into a rich, comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This Puerto Rican one-pot recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Sweet potatoes, and Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium Sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 1 Green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup Cilantro stems, chopped
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Oregano
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Season 1.5 lbs pork shoulder cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown pork in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium chopped onion, 1 chopped green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the Dutch oven. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro stems and 2 tbsp tomato paste, then cook for 2 minutes until paste darkens.
3. Step 3: Return browned pork to Dutch oven, add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp oregano. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour.
4. Step 4: Add 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes. Cover and cook for 30 minutes more until potatoes are tender and pork is fork-tender.