Ingredients for Soft Pork Tacos With Spicy Black Beans
- Dried Black Beans
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Jalapeno
- Tomatoes
- Dried Oregano
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Habanero Pepper
- Serrano Chili
- 1 bay leaf
- Ground Cumin
- Pork Loin Roast
- Corn Tortilla
- Your favorite salsa
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How to Make Soft Pork Tacos With Spicy Black Beans
- **Prepare the Black Beans:** If using dried beans, rinse 1 (15-ounce) can black beans. If using canned, drain and rinse 1 (15-ounce) can of black beans. In a large saucepan, cover the beans with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- **Sauté Aromatics:** While beans simmer, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced. Cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
- **Combine and Simmer:** Add the sautéed vegetables to the beans. Stir in 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender, adding more water if necessary.
- **Prepare the Pork:** Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). In a small enameled cast-iron casserole, combine 1 cup chicken broth, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 small habanero chile, seeded and minced (or less, to taste), 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced (or less, to taste), 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- **Cook the Pork Loin:** Season a 1-pound pork loin with salt and pepper. Add the pork loin to the casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, turning once halfway through, until tender.
- **Shred the Pork:** Remove the pork from the casserole and let it cool slightly. Remove the bay leaf. Shred the pork into strips and stir it back into the broth. Season with salt to taste.
- **Assemble the Tacos:** Warm corn or flour tortillas. Fill the tortillas with the shredded pork and top with the spicy black beans and your favorite salsa.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
23g
Fat
24g
Carbs
20g
