Hearty Pork Stew

Hearty Pork Stew

11/2 pounds pork boneless loin roast

1 1/2C carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1/2C onion, chopped

2 cups  1/2-inch cubes peeled parsnips

1and 1/2 C l-in cubes peeled butternut squash

4 C chicken broth

1 teaspoon dried sage leaves

3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

3 TBS flour

3 TBS butter or margarine, softened

Remove fat from pork. Cut pork into l-inch cubes. Mix pork and remaining ingredients except flour and butter in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until pork is no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Mix flour and butter; gradually stir into stew until blended. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. 6 servings.

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