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-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs Pork shoulder, Sweet potatoes, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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, cut into 1-inch cubes Pork shoulder
• 2 medium, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes Sweet potatoes
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 1, chopped Green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1/4 cup, chopped Cilantro stems
• 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.