Recipe of Any-night-of-the-week Cuban-Inspired Pork & Black Bean Stew (Stovetop & Slow Cooker)

Hey everyone, it’s me, Dave, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, cuban-inspired pork & black bean stew (stovetop & slow cooker). One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.

This Cuban-inspired bowl is sure to excite your taste buds. Seasoned and braised all-natural* pork loin with bell peppers and sweet plantains are elevated by the bold flavor of sofrito sauce. Add a wholesome mix of grains and leafy greens, and you have a delicious source of protein and fiber! * Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients. The first time I cooked a Cuban-style pork shoulder, what came out of the oven had a glistening, charred, crisp crust, but as soon as I started carving, I realized that the stuff was rubber.

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To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have cuban-inspired pork & black bean stew (stovetop & slow cooker) using 13 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Cuban-Inspired Pork & Black Bean Stew (Stovetop & Slow Cooker):

1. Prepare 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-1/2 inch cubes and seasoned with 1 teaspoon kosher salt + 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2. Take 2 Tablespoons olive oil
3. Get 1/2 an onion, cut into 1/4-inch wide pieces
4. Get 1/2 a red bell pepper, cored and cut into 1/4" thick slices
5. Make ready 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
6. Make ready 1 tomato, cut into 6 pieces (or 1/3 cup canned tomatoes)
7. Make ready 1 teaspoon oregano
8. Make ready 1/2 teaspoon cumin
9. Get 15 ounces can of unsalted black beans, drained
10. Take 1-2 bay leaves
11. Make ready 1.5 cups water
12. Prepare another 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
13. Take 1.5 Tablespoons white vinegar

They are typically cheaper per pound and have a delicious flavor you can only get with cuts including the bone. Yes, you are paying for the bone, but you can use that bone to flavor bean soups, make into a delicious bone broth, and so much more. Pork is a favorite in my family. Whether it's bacon, chops, ham, sausage or chicharones, pork is delicious.

Steps to make Cuban-Inspired Pork & Black Bean Stew (Stovetop & Slow Cooker):

1. STOVETOP INSTRUCTIONS: - - In a large pot or Dutch oven (4 to 5 quarts), preheat the olive oil over high heat then brown the pork shoulder pieces in a single layer on two sides, about 4 to 5 minutes per side until they form a golden brown sear.
2. Add in the onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato, oregano, cumin and bay leaves, and stir to evenly distribute all the ingredients and to saute the aromatics (onions, peppers, garlic) until the onions begin to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
3. Turn the heat down to medium high, add the black beans, additional kosher salt, vinegar and water, stir to evenly distribute all the ingredients, and let the stew come up to a boil for about 2 minutes.
4. Turn the heat down to medium low and keep it at an active simmer (you can see and hear bubbles, but they're not splattering), covered, for another 45 minutes. Give the stew a stir every 15 minutes or so. If you can scrape stuff off the bottom of your pot, the heat's too high, and you should adjust down a little bit.
5. Uncover the stew, give it a stir, and taste to see if seasoning needs adjustment. Adjust if needed and simmer another 5 to 7 minutes uncovered.
6. Enjoy with steamed rice, baked or boiled potatoes, some crusty bread…
7. SLOW COOKER INSTRUCTIONS - - Follow steps 1 and 2 above, then pour your meat, veg and spice mixture into the slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients, decreasing the water to 1+1/4 cups to offset the condensation from the slow cooker lid. - - Set slow cooker to low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.

Pork is a favorite in my family. Whether it's bacon, chops, ham, sausage or chicharones, pork is delicious. You can have it on sandwiches or on its own, sweet or savory, hot or cold, or however you feel like. No matter how I eat it, I love it tender, juicy, and flavorful. The day before: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl to marinate.

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