Smoky Pork and Collard Greens Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-14 · Updated 2026-04-14

Tender pork shoulder simmered with collard greens and smoked paprika in a rich, slow-cooked stew with a hint of apple cider vinegar. This Southern-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 lb cubed pork shoulder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large diced onion
• 2 diced carrots
• 2 stalks diced celery
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bunch chopped collard greens
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1 lb cubed pork shoulder with salt and pepper, then brown in batches for 5 minutes per side.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to Dutch oven. Cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp dried thyme, and browned pork back to pot. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
4. Step 4: Simmer for 1 hour until pork is tender. Add 1 bunch chopped collard greens and 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until greens are tender.
5. Step 5: Discard bay leaf if used (not in ingredients list but common), season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.