Chef John's Irish Pork Stew

pork, broth, potatoes, brussels sprouts, carrots, onion, celery, vinegar, beer, parsley, butter, flour, garlic, seed

Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark beer (such as Guinness®)
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 12 brussels sprouts, halved
• 3 cups mashed potatoes, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, or to taste

Directions for Chef John's Irish Pork Stew Recipe