Pressure Cooker Hearty Pork Black Bean Nachos Food

HEARTY PORK & BLACK BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Place beef jerky in a food processor; pulse until finely ground. Place ribs in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; top with jerky, beans, broth, onion, bacon, garlic and pepper flakes. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender., When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Strain pork mixture; discard juices. Serve with chips and toppings as desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled shredded meat mixture with juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Strain pork mixture; discard juices. Serve with chips and toppings as desired.

BRAZILIAN PORK & BLACK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse, discarding soaking liquid., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans with the next 9 ingredients. Add water; cook, covered, on low until meat and beans are tender, 7-9 hours., Remove pork ribs and ham hock. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones and bay leaves. Shred meat with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Serve with hot cooked rice. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

PRESSURE-COOKER BLACK BEAN CHICKEN NACHOS

Steps:

• Place chicken, salsa and peppers in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick release pressure; press cancel. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker. Using a slotted spoon, serve chicken over chips; sprinkle with cheese and, if desired, cilantro. Add toppings of choice.

ROOT BEER PULLED PORK NACHOS

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork roast and root beer. Cook, covered, on low 8-9 hours, until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker; keep warm., To serve, drain pork. Layer tortilla chips with pork, cheese, tomatoes and optional toppings as desired. Serve immediately.

BLACK BEANS IN A PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• In a 6-quart pressure cooker over medium-high heat, pour in 3 tablespoons oil. Add the ham hock and onions and cook until the onions are wilted and the ham hock is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Throw in the garlic and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute more. Add the beans and give a good stir. Pour in the water; add the remaining tablespoon of oil, 1 tablespoon of salt, and a couple of grindings of pepper. Following the manufacturer's instructions, cover, lock the lid, and bring to high pressure. Lower heat to maintain pressure and start timing. Cook at high pressure for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Release the steam, again following the manufacturer's directions. If the beans are underdone, simmer them with the lid off until tender. Remove bay leaf and discard. Pick meat from ham hock and add to beans; discard the bone. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Cook's note: The oil prevents the beans from foaming and clogging the steam vent of the pressure cooker.

INSTANT POT BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add 2 teaspoons salt and 7 cups water. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 2 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 20 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure., Drain beans; discard liquid. Return beans to pressure cooker. Add remaining salt and water, lard, cumin and garlic powder. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes and then quick-release any remaining pressure; do not drain., If desired, mash or puree beans in broth and sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro.