Pork Stew

Sometimes the recipes I just throw together are the best recipes. This was much better the next day. The texture thickened to a loose stew or thick soup depending. This is also the sort of dish that is super flexible. You can add whatever vegetables you have sitting around. Just make sure you adjust the liquid and seasonings to compensate.

2 Tbs. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 bell peppers (not green), chopped
2 Tbs Paprika
1-2 pounds pork shoulder, cut in 1" pieces
water or stock
2 cups egg noodles
1/4 cup cornmeal
salt and pepper to taste

Sautee the onion and peppers in the olive oil until beginning to soften. Sprinkle the paprika over top and stir.

Add the pieces of pork shoulder and brown. When the pieces are evenly brown add enough water to cover. Bring to a simmer and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

Sprinkle the cornmeal over top and stir. Simmer for 20 minutes.

Add egg noodles and simmer until soft. You may have to add more water.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Serves 8-10