Frijol con Puerco

Frijol con Puerco is a beloved and traditional dish from the Yucatán peninsula, often enjoyed on Mondays. It's a flavorful and hearty meal that combines tender pork with black beans in a savory broth. The addition of roasted salsa and fresh garnishes makes this dish a feast for both the eyes and the palate, perfect for family gatherings or any occasion where comfort and taste are desired.

Ingredients

🫘 0.5 kg Black Beans, Goya
🐖 0.5 kg Pork Shoulder or Leg
🧅 1 White Onion
💧 2 liters Water
🌿 1 bunch Epazote
🧄 1 clove Garlic
🌶️ 2 Chile Xkatik or Chilaca
🌶️ 3 Habanero Chiles, optional
🍅 5 Roma Tomatoes
🧂 Salt
🐔 Chicken Bouillon Powder, optional
🍚 White Rice, cooked separately
🌱 Radish, diced for garnish
🌿 Cilantro, chopped for garnish
🥑 Avocado, sliced for garnish
🍋 Lime, halved for serving
🧄 2 pieces Cloves, optional

Instructions

1- Clean and Soak Beans:

• Sort 0.5 kg of black beans to remove any debris.
• Place in a bowl, cover with water, and optionally add cloves. Soak overnight.

2- Prepare Pork:

• Cut 0.5 kg pork into bite-sized pieces.

3- Cook Beans and Pork:

• Combine soaked beans, pork, and half an onion in an Oster Electric Pressure Cooker.
• Add approximately 2 liters of water until covered.
• Cook on Normal Pressure for 50 minutes.

4- Prepare Roasted Salsa:

• On a non-stick pan, roast tomatoes, half onion, garlic, and chiles.
• Use a stone molcajete to grind roasted garlic with salt, adding onion, tomatoes, and deseeded chiles to achieve a chunky consistency.

5- Prepare Garnishes:

• Dice radishes and the remaining half onion.
• Chop cilantro, slice avocado, and halve limes.

6- Finish the Beans and Pork:

• Release cooker pressure, check meat and bean tenderness.
• Simmer with epazote; optionally add chicken bouillon.
• Season with salt.

7- Serve:

• Ladle frijol con puerco into bowls alongside white rice.
• Offer diners fresh garnishes and roasted salsa.

Prep Time: 8-12 hours soaking
Active Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: Approx. 2-3 hours (active + passive)
Servings: 5
Calories: 300kcal
Proteins: 20g
Fats: 10g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Equipment:

• General Brand Strainer
• Oster Electric Pressure Cooker
• Stone Molcajete
• Non-stick Pan, Generic
• Lemon Squeezer, Metal

Cooking Tips:

• Avoid adding salt during initial cooking for tender beans.
• Roasting ingredients enhances salsa flavor.

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Frijol con Puerco