Tender Pork Stew With Beans Recipes

SLOW COOKER PORK AND BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté carrots for 2 minutes, add celery and onions and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
• Combine soaked, drained cranberry beans with vegetables and vegetable stock in the slow cooker. Add the tomatoes. Stir in the tomato paste and seasonings. Add the ham hock or, if using pork shank, slice the thick fat layer and cut it off in two big pieces - this allows the heat to get to the meat quicker and cook it to tenderness; stir into the stew (it adds flavor, will not dissolve into fat, and is removed prior to serving) along with the meaty bone to the mixture. Cook on high heat for 6-8 hours.
• Stir the mixture occasionally, if you're at home and able to do this. When you get home or an hour or so before serving, lower the heat to Low and add the kale. Alternatively, the kale can be added in the beginning - I like to add it at the end so it retains it's bright green color. Before serving, remove the pieces of pork rind.

PORK STEW

Steps:

• Cut pork into 1-inch chunks (or a little larger).
• Heat a large soup pot or dutch oven on the stove over medium-high heat. Melt 1 tablespoon each oil and butter. Add pork, onions and celery and brown for several minutes on all sides; pork does not have to be cooked all the way through.
• Add garlic, dried thyme, rosemary and bay leaves and cook for about a minute, then add broth and tomatoes (with the juice). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour or until pork is tender.
• Add potatoes, carrots, and green beans to the stew and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low again and cover. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and broth is slightly thickened.
• To thicken the stew: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water or broth with a fork until smooth. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in fresh minced parsley.

TENDER PORK STEW WITH BEANS

Steps:

• Season pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add pork to hot oil and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Add onions, red bell peppers, and garlic to pork; cook and stir until onion is slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir tomatoes with green chile peppers, kidney beans, beef broth, green chile peppers, chili powder, basil, and cumin into pork mixture. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover Dutch oven, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes, until pork is tender and falling apart, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Stir edamame, corn, and carrots into stew; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Break pork into pieces using the flat edge of a wooden spoon creating a 'shredded' texture.

PORK STEW

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, toss the pork with the flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to coat evenly, shaking off excess.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil, over medium-high heat, in a large pot and brown pork in batches without crowding it, about 7-9 minutes. Add more oil as needed. Transfer browned meat to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove and discard pan drippings.
• Cook the bacon in the same pot, stirring frequently until crispy. Transfer to bowl with pork.
• Reduce heat to medium and saute onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, in bacon drippings, stirring occasionally, until soft.
• Add wine to the pot, continue to simmer, scraping up brown bits on the bottom of the pot until liquid is almost evaporated.
• Add beef broth, tomato paste, browned pork, bacon, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 45 minutes.
• Stir in prunes, potatoes and parsnips then cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. If you'd like the stew thinner, add more beef broth or water to achieve desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle into individual bowls, garnish with parsley and serve.

BRAZILIAN FEIJOADA (PORK AND BLACK BEAN STEW)

Steps:

• Set out a large bowl. Chop the dried beef slices into small pieces. Place them in a bowl along with the dried beans. Pour 8 cups of boiling water over the beans and let them soak for at least 1 hour, but up to several hours.
• Chop the pork roast into 1 inch chunks, reserving the bone to simmer in the stew. (You can also use boneless pork roast and a hambone for extra flavor!) Slice the kielbasa into ½ inch slices.
• Once the beans and dried beef have soaked, set a large 7-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the chorizo and brown for 2-3 minutes. Then add in the pork chunks and kielbasa. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Move the meat to the sides of the pot and add in the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté another 3-4 minutes to soften.
• Now add in the tomatoes, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper, along with the soaked beans, beef, and bean water.
• Cover and simmer on medium-low for 3+ hours, or until the beans are soft. (Cook time is determined by how long the beans previously soaked.) Open the lid and stir every 30 minutes or so. If the stew seems to thicken before the beans are fully cooked, add in another 1-2 cups water.
• Meanwhile, prepare the garnishes. Once the beans are soft and silky, turn off the heat.
• Serve warm, topped with shredded greens, sliced oranges, hot sauce, and rice if desired.

PORK AND PINTO BEAN STEW(CROCKPOT)

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in skillet and cook and stir cubes of pork until nicely browned on all sides.
• 2. Add pork, soaked and drained beans,water and all remaining ingredients(except fresh cilantro, if using) to crock. Cook on high 5 or six hrs. until beans are very tender. Stir in fresh cilantro
• 3. *to quick-soak beans: Place in pot with covering an inch above beans. Bring to a boil, turn off heat, cover and soak one hr. Drain. **When I have plenty of time for these to be in the crockpot(maybe 7 or 8hrs.), I sometimes omit the soaking.