Pork and Corn Chowder with Bacon
Ingredients
- For the Chowder
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound pork shoulder or pork loin, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter, if needed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- For Garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives
Instructions
- Step 1: Chop bacon, dice pork, potatoes, and onion, and mince garlic.
- Step 2: Cook bacon until crisp and set aside.
- Step 3: Brown the pork in bacon fat and remove from the pot.
- Step 4: Sauté onion and garlic, then add potatoes, corn, broth, and seasonings.
- Step 5: Return pork to the pot and simmer until tender.
- Step 6: Stir in milk, cream, and bacon, then heat gently and serve.