Brazilian Black Bean And Pork Stew

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America's test kitchen

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Steps

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Cook bacon in a large skillet over med-high heat until crisp , about 5 minutes.

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Stir in onion , tomato paste , garlic , chili powder , cumin , and coriander.

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Cook until onions are softened and lightly browned , 8-10 minutes.

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Stir in water , scraping up any browned bits.

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Transfer to slow cooker.

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Stir broth , beans , kielbasa , and bay leaves into slow cooker.

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Season pork with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker.

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Cover and cook until pork is tender , 9-11 hours on low or 5-7 hours on high.

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Let stew settle for 5 minutes , then remove fat from surface using large spoon.

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Discard bay leaves.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Serve with brazilian hot sauce.

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Ingredients

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bacon, onions, tomato paste, garlic cloves, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, water, low sodium chicken broth, dried black beans, kielbasa, bay leaves, boneless pork butt, salt, pepper