Salt-cured pork with beans is a tasty stew originating from Venezuela, perfect for sharing with family. The combination of meats and vegetables creates an explosion of flavors that transports you to ancient culinary traditions. A comforting delight to enjoy at any time.
The preparation of salt-cured pork with beans involves several stages, from soaking the pork to cooking the ingredients in a delicious sofrito.
The ingredients are carefully combined to achieve a mix of flavors and textures that will delight everyone who tastes it.
It's a comforting dish full of tradition that will surely satisfy all diners.
Are you willing to try making it at home?
Salt-cured Pork with Beans
Ingredients
1 kilogram of Salt-cured pork
500 grams of Beans
2 Onions, sliced into julienne strips
3 Tomatoes, diced
1 Bell pepper, sliced into julienne strips
1 Garlic head, peeled and crushed
2 Potatoes
250 grams of Pumpkin (auyama)
1 Ripe plantain
1 tablespoon of Baking soda
Achiote oil
Salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano
Preparation
Step 1 : The pork has been soaked in water for a few hours to desalt it.
Step 2 : The meat is removed and cut into pieces, then set aside.
Step 3 : The potatoes, pumpkin, and plantain have been peeled and sliced, also reserved.
Step 4 : The beans were cooked in plenty of water to soften them, adding baking soda during cooking.
Step 5 : After draining the beans, they are set aside.
Step 6 : A sofrito has been prepared with onion, garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper, cooking until transparent.
Step 7 : Add the pork to the sofrito, stirring well and seasoning with salt, cumin, pepper, and oregano.
Step 8 : After a few minutes, add the potatoes, pumpkin, and plantain, cooking everything over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
Step 9 : Add the cooked beans, adjust the seasoning, and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
Step 10 : Serve the stew hot, accompanied by white rice and plantain slices.
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