Slow Cooker Pork Stew

1. Put potatoes and carrots in the slow cooker.

2. Heat 1 tsp. oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Dredge half of the pork with flour and add to pan, seasoning with salt, pepper, onion salt, and garlic salt. Cook until pork starts to brown a bit.

3. Add the pork to the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining oil and pork.

4. Add some of the broth to the pan—just enough to loosen up the bits on the bottom—and pour into the slow cooker. Add the remaining broth, bay leaf, onion powder, and seasoned salt.

5. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until pork is cooked and vegetables are tender.

6. Combine cornstarch and water, and stir into the stew. If the stew thickens immediately, season to taste and serve anytime. Otherwise, turn heat to high and cook stew for an additional 30 minutes.