Pork and Black Bean Stew
Description
This Brazilian pork and black bean stew recipe features pork tenderloin and chorizo sausage along with canned black beans, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
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1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1/4 cup water
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3 chorizo sausages, cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
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1 1/2 cups chicken stock
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2 bay leaves
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion softens and turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer onion to a saucepan. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the skillet; place over medium-high heat. Add cubed pork; cook until well browned.
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Meanwhile, add ¾ black beans and water to a blender; pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Transfer bean purée to the saucepan; stir in remaining whole black beans, pork cubes, chorizo, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.