Kat's Hearty Pork Stew

 

1 1/2 pounds pork boneless loin -- cut in 1-inch pieces 
3 medium carrots 
1 medium onion -- chopped (1/2 cup) 
1 box ready to serve chicken broth -- (32 oz) 
2 cups 1/2-inch diced peeled parsnips 
1 1/2 cups 1-inch cubes peeled butternut squash 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
3 tablespoons margarine or butter -- softened 
Mix all ingredients except flour and margarine in a 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker (crockpot).
Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours (or high heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until pork is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Mix flour and margarine. Gently stir flour mixture, 1 spoonful at a time, into pork mixture until blended.

Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
Serves 6.

 

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