Beer Braised Pork And Black Bean Soup Recipe

Fall in love with this hearty and flavorful Beer Braised Pork and Black Bean Soup! Inspired by Real Simple, this slow cooker recipe delivers tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork in a rich, smoky broth brimming with black beans and zesty spices. Perfect for a chilly evening or a cozy weekend meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 250 mins
Calories 620.8 kcal
Protein 78g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Beer Braised Pork And Black Bean Soup

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Ingredients for Beer Braised Pork And Black Bean Soup

  • 12 ounces of beer (any dark beer works well)
  • Chipotle Chile In Adobo
  • 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo
  • Ground Cumin
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • Dried Black Beans
  • Boneless Pork Butt
  • Kosher Salt
  • Sour cream (to taste, for topping)
  • Salsa (to taste, for topping)
  • Fresh Cilantro

How to Make Beer Braised Pork And Black Bean Soup

  1. In a large bowl, combine 12 ounces of beer, 3 cups of water, 2-3 dried ancho chilies (stems removed and roughly chopped), 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce from canned chipotles in adobo, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 medium yellow onion (chopped), 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans (rinsed and drained), 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder (cut into 1-inch cubes), and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to high and cook, covered, for 4 hours, or until the beans are tender and the pork is easily shredded.
  3. Remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Discard the ancho chilies.
  4. Stir the shredded pork back into the soup.
  5. Divide the soup among individual bowls and top with desired amount of sour cream, salsa, and chopped cilantro.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

44g

Carbs

18g