Slow Cooker Beer Braised Pork And Black Bean Soup Food

SLOW-COOKER BEER-BRAISED PORK AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine the beer, 3 cups water, the chilies, adobo sauce, cumin, onion, beans, pork, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Set the slow cooker to high and cook, covered, until the beans are tender and the pork pulls apart easily, 4 to 5 1/2 hours. Using a fork, separate the pork into large pieces. Divide among individual bowls and top with the sour cream

BLACK BEAN & PORK SOUP

Steps:

• Cut your pork loin in thirds.
• Use plastic wrap and pound the pork until 1/4-inch thick.
• Season with salt and pepper and cook the pork in a little oil until done ( I use my soup kettle). Cut into cubes after it rests awhile. Set a side.
• Add the onion fresh garlic and pepper flakes & cook 5 minutes.
• Add carrot and corn cook 5 minutes.
• Add your soup base to the bean liquid and add water until you have 2 quarts of liquid.
• Add liquid, dry spices, diced tomato, lime (squeeze and drop in).
• Portion beans into 2 parts, crush 1/2 into paste, add all to soup.
• Now add the cubed pork.
• Cook 30 minutes and remove the lime rind.
• After 2 hours add milk and simmer 2 more hours until the beans and meat are tender.
• Serve with dollop of sour cream and chopped green onion.

SLOW-COOKED BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are softened, 6-8 hours., Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender. Return to slow cooker and heat through., In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. Sprinkle soup with pepper. Garnish with corn and cilantro.

SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the beans, onion, garlic, chipotle chile and sauce, cumin, bay leaves and/or oregano, and baking soda, if using. Add 6 cups of water and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low until the beans are tender, 8 to 10 hours. Taste more than one bean to ensure they're all cooked through; they should also flatten without much effort when pressed between your fingers.
• Remove and compost the bay leaves. Transfer the onion, garlic and chipotle chile to a blender or food processor, along with about 2 cups of the beans and broth. (You can purée more or less of the soup, depending on desired consistency.) Blend until smooth. Pour puréed soup back into the slow cooker, stir in the vinegar, then season to taste with salt. Eat with desired toppings.

SLOW-COOKER BRAISED BEEF, PORK AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Soak beans in cold water 8 hours or overnight.
• Spray 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crispy and brown. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to slow cooker. Season pork shoulder with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook pork in bacon drippings 3 minutes on each side or until well browned. Transfer pork to slow cooker.
• Season chuck evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add to skillet; cook about 3 minutes on each side or until well browned. Place in slow cooker. Reduce heat of skillet to medium; add onions to skillet. Cook about 4 minutes or until softened. Add 4 cloves garlic; cook 1 minute. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
• Drain beans; add beans, broth and ham hock to slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 hours or until beans and meat are tender.
• Remove ham hock; let cool enough to handle. Remove meat from hock; shred into small pieces, and return to slow cooker. Stir in vinegar.
• Meanwhile, cut away tough stalks and stems from collard greens. Wash collards thoroughly. Stack up several leaves, and roll up lengthwise in a bundle; cut them into 1-inch strips. Repeat until all leaves are shredded.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add 4 cloves garlic; cook about 2 minutes or until starting to brown. Add the greens; toss well with oil and garlic. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until wilted. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
• Serve beef, pork and beans over white rice with collard greens and orange segments.