Beef is king when it comes to meat stews but it’s the not the only choice. A French boiled dinner known as potée features a mix of fresh and smoked cuts of pork in a light broth. It served as the inspiration for our French pork stew that is incredibly simple—this recipe requires no browning of ingredients or makes zero mess on the stovetop. This French peasant recipe varies from region to region, but most versions combine multiple pork cuts, always including one smoked cut; sausages; and a mix of cabbage, onions, and sturdy root vegetables. The dish is plenty porky, and because it’s typically not thickened, the broth has a light, clean taste.