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+title = "Grandma's Versatile Stew"
+author = ["KemoNine"]
+publishDate = 2022-12-05
+tags = ["VegetableProteine", "RedMeat", "WhiteMeat"]
+draft = false
+layout="recipe"
+image="nathan-dumlao-8Scd_34vdsw-unsplash.jpg"
+imagecaption="A bowl of stew on a wood plank next to a candle and glass of wine. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/8Scd_34vdsw"
+date="2022-12-05"
+AuthorName="KemoNine"
+AuthorURL="https://culinary.kemonine.info"
+category="Dinner"
+cuisine="Stew"
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+
+## Notes {#notes}
+
+-   This was designed to be more 'heart smart' than a standard beef stew while also being adaptable to Keto/Low Carb diets.
+-   It's even flexible enough to adapt to a vegan diet.
+-   Ingredients were selected to avoid common 'filler foods' that are nutritious but feature heavily in western diets
+    day to day. Kind of a 'get outside the go to foods' style recipe.
+-   Options for using 'go to foods' are included for completeness.
+-   Spicing option left intentionally open-ended. Adjust to your preferences.
+
+
+## Main Protein {#main-protein}
+
+_Pick ONE_
+
+-   Pork shoulder, cubed + Diced chicken livers (Careful with the liver, less is more)
+-   Legumes (ie various beans) + Shredded Leafy, Dark Greens (ie. Spinach, Kale)
+
+
+## Main Filler {#main-filler}
+
+_Pick ONE_
+
+-   Acorn squash
+-   Potato (Standard Stew, don't use this again below)
+-   Butternut Squash
+-   Sweet Potato (Standard Stew+, don't use this again below)
+-   Legumes (don't pick this if picking legumes above)
+
+
+## Accent Filler {#accent-filler}
+
+_Pick ONE_
+
+-   Peas + Lentils + Parsnip
+-   Peas + Lentils + Turnip
+-   Peas + Lentils
+-   Peas + Potato
+-   Peas + Sweet Potato
+-   Peas
+
+
+## Thickening Agent {#thickening-agent}
+
+_Pick ONE_
+
+-   Mashed/Pureed Avocado (Neon green stew warning)
+-   Arrowroot (Healthier than flour/corn starch, same effect)
+-   Flour
+-   Corn starch
+-   Other options not listed
+
+
+## Spices {#spices}
+
+_Add according to taste_
+
+-   Thyme/Rosemary/Oregano/Similar
+-   Mustard powder
+-   Peppercorns
+-   Ground pepper
+
+
+## Work In Progress Notes {#work-in-progress-notes}
+
+
+### Attempt 1 {#attempt-1}
+
+
+#### Notes {#notes}
+
+-   The pork was a little too overdone but was still mostly firm
+-   Added too much water / lentil and it quickly turned to wallpaper paste
+-   Overcooked turnip / acorn squash so they were mush
+-   Spicing was on point and flavorful
+-   Needs less overall cook time
+-   Needs less lentil
+
+
+#### Ingredients {#ingredients}
+
+-   2 lbs pork shoulder (aka: pork butt)
+-   4oz chopped liver (beef, calf, chicken)
+-   1 acorn squash
+    -   1" cubes
+-   5 turnips
+    -   1" cubes
+-   Fresh thyme (to taste)
+-   Fresh oregano (to taste)
+-   2 minced garlic cloves
+-   Peppercorns
+
+
+#### Instructions {#instructions}
+
+1.  Brown pork
+2.  Add liver
+3.  Add garlic, cook until fragrent
+4.  Add 160z water to pan
+5.  Add oregano
+6.  Add thyme
+7.  Bring to boil
+8.  Simmer 1 hour
+9.  Add turnip
+10. Add squash
+11. Simmer 45 minutes
+12. Add 2 cup split red lentil
+13. Add 1 cup water
+14. Simmer 30 minutes