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Black Beans with Cured Pork Belly
These beans can be a meal in itself, but it could also be a great side dish as in this case. We paired it up this time around with roasted pork and tomato salsa.
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups Cooked Black Beans
2 oz. cured side pork
2 whole cloves of garlic
1 onion, chopped
1/2 of a large bell pepper, chopped
2 cups water
additional salt to taste if necessary.
Cut the side of pork into 1 inch cubes, place in a pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Drain the water out of the pot to get rid of some of the saltiness of the pork. Add a cup of water and bring it back to a boil. Let the the pork simmer until it is tender and the water has cooked away and fat is starting to be rendered from the pork. Add the whole garlic cloves and onions and saute’ until fragrant and the onions are slightly softened and translucent. Add the bell peppers and cook for an additional two minutes, stirring occasionally. Add two cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the cooked black beans, lower the heat and simmer until the flavors are blended and the liquid has thickened slightly, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Written by Jeanette Moore (JMom)
I am a terrible housekeeper but I do love to cook so it all evens out in the end. I like to try new recipes that I think my family will like. However, I am not one to follow all recipes to the letter. I tend to tweak and change the recipes based on what I have on hand and how I am feeling at the time. Feel free to share your versions, I just might try it out next time I make the dish again.
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hi thess!! It’s a great combination, one we can’t get out of. hehe! we keep having this same meal over and over again
Oh wow! I love the salsa on the side…great idea Jmom!
I wish you and your family a great weekend…big hug from Holland!