Leftover Pork and Gravy Stew

Transform your leftovers into a comforting culinary masterpiece with this Leftover Pork and Gravy Stew! Perfect for utilizing cooked pork and gravy from a previous meal, this hearty stew brims with nourishing ingredients like tender potatoes, sweet carrots, celery, and a touch of fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary. Simmered to perfection in a savory broth, this one-pot wonder is packed with rich, homestyle flavors and comes together in just under an hour. Ideal for chilly evenings or any time you crave a soul-warming dish, it’s a delicious way to reduce food waste while creating a new favorite. Serve it with crusty bread or biscuits to soak up every last drop, and watch it become your go-to recipe for leftovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked pork (chopped or shredded)
• 2 cups leftover gravy
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 stalks celery stalks (sliced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 piece bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, leftover pork, gravy, and chicken (or vegetable) broth to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Add the bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Step 6

Simmer the stew for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

Stir in the frozen peas and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the peas are heated through.

Step 8

Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the stew into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or biscuits on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2381.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2282.6

Total Fat 120.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 452.9mg	0%
Sodium 3864.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 25.1g
Protein 156.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 321.7mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 4386.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 26.7%

Carbs: 26.9%