Mild Pork Stew with Root Vegetables
⏱ 10 min prep · 🍳 25 min · 🍽 4
Mild pork stew is the kind of weeknight dinner that doesn't need you standing over it. Brown the pork while you chop the vegetables, pour in the stock, and let the pot simmer on low for 20-25 minutes — long enough to help with homework or just sit down for once.
This version stays pale on purpose. The pork is only browned lightly and the stock never gets a hit of paprika or dark stock concentrate, so the flavor lands softer than the deep, heavily spiced stew a lot of people grew up with. Celeriac (swap in parsnip if your store doesn't carry it) adds backbone without taking over, and a cornstarch slurry in cold water is your fix if the pot ends up thinner than you'd like.
Serve it with crusty bread and butter, or let the leftovers cool and go straight into tomorrow's lunchbox — this stew reheats better than almost anything else in the weekly rotation.
Ingredients
- 1.000 grønnsaksbuljongterning
- 1.000 stk løk
- 2.000 gulrot
- 200.000 g sellerirot
- 400.000 g poteter
- 1.000 stk skivet svin
- 30.000 ml smør
- 5.000 ml krydder (diverse)
- 500.000 ml vann
- 2.500 ml paprikapulver
Instructions
Brun skivet svin i smør i en gryte til lett farget.
Rens, skrell og skjær alle grønnsakene i ca. 1-2 cm terninger.
Ha grønnsaker i gryta og stek kort, tilsett vann og buljongterning.
Kok opp og la putre 20-25 minutter til alt er mørt.
Om lapskausen er for tynn, tykn med maizena rørt i kaldt vann.
Smak til med salt og pepper.
Server lapskausen med flatbrød og smør, og frisk persille som garnityr.
This recipe earns its keep on the weeks when the grocery list and the calendar are fighting each other. Pork stew meat is cheap, freezes well, and the rest of the ingredients — onion, carrot, potato — are usually already sitting in the fridge anyway; celeriac and stock cubes are typically the only things you actually need to grab on the way home. The pale, mild broth tends to win over kids who'd turn their nose up at anything darker or more heavily spiced. And because it holds up so well after a night in the fridge, it's an easy way to get tomorrow's lunchbox sorted without extra effort.
FAQ
How long does mild pork stew keep in the fridge?
In an airtight container it keeps 3-4 days in the fridge. If you're freezing it, hold off on the potatoes until you reheat — frozen potatoes turn grainy. Reheat gently in a pot with a splash of extra water or stock, since the stew keeps thickening as it sits.
Can I use a different cut of meat than pork?
Yes. Veal, sliced lamb, or chicken thighs all work fine if that's what's in your freezer. Want a lighter, meat-free version? Just double the stock and let the vegetables take center stage. Brown whatever meat you use briefly before the vegetables go in — it builds flavor at the bottom of the pot no matter the cut.
How do I adapt this for toddlers or picky eaters?
Cut the vegetables into smaller pieces, around half an inch, so they're easy to manage with a spoon. Skip the paprika in the kids' portion, or use a mild sweet paprika instead of anything smoky. Scatter the parsley on top as a garnish rather than stirring it through, so it's easy to pick off for anyone who isn't a fan.
Can I make the stew a day ahead?
Yes — mild pork stew is one of those dishes that actually improves overnight. Make it the evening before a busy school or daycare morning, refrigerate it as soon as it's cooled, and reheat thoroughly the next day. If mornings are tight, portion it straight into lunchboxes the night before instead.
What if the stew turns out too thin or too thick?
If it's too thin, whisk a little cornstarch into cold water and stir it in while the pot is simmering. If it's gone too thick — which happens after a night in the fridge — thin it out with water or stock until it's back to the consistency you want. Taste again after adjusting, since both thinning and thickening shift the salt balance.
Can I swap in other root vegetables instead of celeriac?
Rutabaga, parsnip, or turnip all work well in place of or alongside celeriac, depending on what's in the vegetable drawer. Swap by season or whatever's on sale that week. Stick to roughly the same total weight — about 7 oz — to keep the stew's consistency where you want it.