The part of the pig that is stew meat for pork stew is often the pork tenderloin or pork shoulder or pork shanks.
Pork tenderloin is the traditional meat choice for pork stew as it is lean and tender and cooks very quickly so it's a good option for making a quick stew.
Pork shoulder is a fatty cut of meat that is flavorful although it has to be cooked longer to become tender.
Pork shoulder is a great choice of meat for pulled pork, carnitas and pork roasts.
Pork shanks can also be used for pork stews.
Stew meat for beef stew is called chuck steak although it is also known as and called braising steak or gravy beef.
Sometimes stew meat is called diced beef, stew beef or beef for stew.
The beef chuck comes from the forequarter of the cow that consists of parts of the shoulder blade, upper arm and neck.
A stew is a method of cooking where the food is barely covered with liquid and simmered slowly for a long period of time in a tightly covered pot.
Stewing not only tenderizes tough pieces of meat but the stewing also allows the flavors of the ingredients to blend.
The most common type of stew is beef stew.
However you can also use pork or chicken in the stew if you prefer.
The difference between stews and soups are that stews are thicker and chunkier.
However a very thick and chunky soup could be called a stew.
Broth is also a liquid that serves as a main ingredient for many soups, and can be considered a soup when eaten by itself.