PORK STEW WITH BLACK BEANS

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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups dried black beans
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
6 jalapeƱo peppers, seeded and deveined
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 onions, cut into rough chunks
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons sweet paprika, preferably Spanish or Hungarian
4 tablespoons cornmeal
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Cooked rice for serving

Steps:

  • Wash and drain the beans several times. Place in a large pot with 8 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and the bay leaves, oregano, pepper and cumin seed. Cover, but keep the lid slightly ajar, and boil until tender, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water if needed to keep the beans covered. Drain beans and reserve cooking liquid.
  • Pulse the jalapeƱos and garlic in a food processor, add the onions and pulse again. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the cayenne, paprika and cornmeal to the food processor. While processing, pour in about 1 cup cooking liquid from the beans to make a smooth paste.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy 6-quart pot. Brown the pork cubes in 4 to 5 batches over medium-high heat, removing them as they brown. When the last batch is browned, add the other pork cubes and their juices and the honey, cumin and cinnamon. Stir to scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Lower the heat and add the onion mixture. Cook, stirring, until heated through, then add the cornmeal paste and 4 cups bean cooking liquid (if there is not enough, add some water) and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently to keep the mixture from sticking. Add the beans and salt to taste, stir and simmer another 30 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 716, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 410 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Cameron Heidler
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The pork was so tender and the black beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


lony kiza
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This stew was so delicious and easy to make! I loved the combination of pork and black beans, and the spices gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Dalton Baggarly
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This recipe was okay. The pork was a bit dry, but the black beans were good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Ardit Beqiri
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster! The pork was tough and the black beans were mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be making this recipe again.


Mst. Monira Siddiqee
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This stew was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The pork was so tender and the black beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


emmanuel kaunde
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can throw it all in the slow cooker and it's ready when I get home from work.


Ahasan Ullah
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning. Otherwise, it was a good stew.


Malk Osman
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great stew and I would definitely make it again.


Scott denning it's gutter be clean
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the black beans added a nice depth of flavor. I served it over rice and it was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Siman Dada
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bob Read
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This recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! The pork was fall-apart tender and the black beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Areeb Israr
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Just made this stew and it is AMAZING! The flavors are incredible and the pork is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Lath Thammavongsa
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and flavorful, and the black beans added a nice touch of sweetness. I also loved the addition of the spices, which gave the stew a really nice depth of flavor. Wil


Paul Dawson
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This pork stew with black beans was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. The pork was fall-apart tender, and the black beans added a lovely depth of flavor. I served it