Are you craving a hearty, flavorful, and comforting meal that will warm your soul on a chilly day? Look no further than slow-cooked pork and beans! This classic dish is a true delight, offering a tender and juicy pork that falls apart at the touch of a fork, swimming in a rich and savory sauce infused with the goodness of beans. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling cozy and content.
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SLOW-COOKED PORK AND BEANS
I like to get this dish started before leaving for work in the morning. When I get home, my supper's ready! It's a hearty slow cooker meal that is also good for a potluck. A generous helping of tender pork and beans is perfect alongside a slice of warm corn bread. -Patricia Hager, Nicholasville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 6h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut roast in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with onion. In a large bowl, combine the beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar and garlic powder; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. , Remove roast; shred with two forks. Return meat to slow cooker; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SLOW-COOKED PORK & BEANS
Bacon adds subtle smokiness to this hearty side dish that's loaded with flavor. Brown sugar, vinegar and a hint of molasses make the sauce irresistible! -Sue Livermore, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h25m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SLOW-COOKED PORK SHOULDER WITH BRAISED WHITE BEANS
This sage-and-garlic-braised pork shoulder is served over creamy, slow-cooked white beans and spinach.
Categories Bon Appétit Pork Bean Spinach Braise Sage Garlic White Wine Wine Dinner Wheat/Gluten-Free Winter
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pork:
- Sprinkle pork all over with 3 Tbsp. or 5 tsp. salt. Tear 4 bay leaves and 1/4 cup sage leaves into small pieces and scatter over pork. Place pork on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet and cover loosely with plastic wrap; chill 12 hours.
- Let pork sit at room temperature 1 hour. This will help it cook evenly.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. Cook pork, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 15-20 minutes. Transfer pork to a large plate.
- Remove pot from heat and pour off any fat. Discard fat and any leaves in pot; wipe out pot. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil to pot along with garlic, juniper berries, peppercorns, sage sprigs, and remaining 4 bay leaves. Cook over low heat until garlic just starts to brown around the edges, about 1 minute. Pour in wine and vinegar. Return pork to pot, placing fat side up, and cover with parchment paper, tucking edges down around sides of pork (this prevents it from drying out). Cover pot with a lid, transfer to oven, and cook pork 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300° and cook, turning pork every 30 minutes or so and adding a splash of water if braising liquid is reducing too quickly, until meat is very tender and pulling away from the bone, 2 1/2-3 hours.
- Let pork sit until cool enough to handle. Remove bones; discard. Shred meat into 2"-3" pieces, removing any excess fat (it should pull apart very easily but still hold together in pieces). Transfer meat to a large saucepan and strain braising liquid over; discard solids. Cover and keep warm over lowest heat until ready to serve.
- Beans:
- Combine tomato, garlic, sage, beans, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot. Pour in cold water to cover by 1 1/2" and bring to a simmer over medium heat, skimming foam from surface as needed. Reduce heat so that liquid is at a very gentle simmer; cook until beans are almost tender but still slightly starchy in the centers (you want them to be about 75 percent cooked), 35-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 300°F while the beans are still cooking.
- Remove beans from heat; season with several generous pinches of salt and add remaining 1/4 cup oil. Transfer to oven and bake without disturbing beans (you want a film to form on the surface) until tender, 15-25 minutes. Finishing the beans in the oven ensures that they are evenly cooked and creamy. Turn off oven and leave beans inside to keep warm until ready to serve.
- Greens and assembly:
- Working in 2 batches, cook spinach in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender and no bite remains, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and let cool slightly, then squeeze out excess water.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a medium skillet over medium and cook garlic, stirring, until softened and barely golden, about 1 minute. Add spinach and stir just to coat leaves in oil and warm through.
- To serve, spoon beans plus a bit of their cooking liquid onto plates. Arrange several pieces of pork and spinach over beans. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Do Ahead
- Beans can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool in liquid; cover and chill. Reheat gently before serving.
SLOW-COOKED PORK & BEANS
From toh "Simple & Delicious" magazine. I used Splenda Brown Sugar Blend for the brown sugar. It was a little sweeter than I liked, so next time I will cut back on the sugar and vinegar. It's a good dish to serve to a crowd. I added some smoked sausage on top of the beans an hour before it was done.
Provided by ohgal
Categories Easy
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 quarts, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
- In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine the remaining ingredients; stir in bacon mixture. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.
Tips:
- Choosing the right cut of pork is essential for this recipe. Look for a pork shoulder or butt roast, as these cuts are well-marbled and will become tender and flavorful when slow-cooked.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings and spices. This recipe is a great starting point, but you can easily add your own personal touch by using your favorite herbs and spices.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also cook this recipe in the oven. Just place the pork and beans in a Dutch oven or roasting pan, cover, and bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 hours, or until the pork is tender and the beans are cooked through.
- Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, cornbread, or coleslaw.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooked pork and beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that will please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give this slow-cooked pork and beans recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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