Black Beans with Pork

Ingredients

• Bacon 5 oz
• Salted pork belly 15 oz
• Boneless pork shoulder 20 oz
• Hunter's Sausages 15 oz
• Smoked pork knuckle 0 lbs
• Black Tomatoes 20 oz
• Garlic 8 cloves
• Bay leaf 2 pieces
• Cayenne Pepper a pinch
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Soak the black beans overnight in water. Drain the excess water and let them dry in a colander.

Step 2

Cut the bacon into thin strips and add it to a deep, well-heated skillet. You can optionally coat the bottom of the skillet with vegetable oil, but this is not necessary. Sauté the bacon for three to five minutes until it turns golden brown, but be careful not to let it burn. Now, add the previously diced pork shoulder to the bacon and sauté until it is covered with a caramelized crust.

Step 3

Then add the smoked sausages, bacon, and pork knuckle, cut into pieces of any size (even in very large chunks), and brown them for about eight to ten minutes.

Step 4

Add the beans, crushed garlic, bay leaves, and pour in enough water to cover all the contents of the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer with a loosely covered lid until the beans are tender, about one hour.

Step 5

Season with salt, add cayenne and black ground pepper, and cook for another ten to fifteen minutes. Remove from heat. Keep warm until ready to serve.