Bean with Pork and Pico de Gallo

Name: Bean with Pork and Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 85 min
Cook time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 kilo black beans, soaked; water, to cook the beans; 1/4 onions, to cook the beans; 1/2 heads garlic, to cook the beans; 500 grams pork chump; 250 grams pork knuckle; 250 grams pork backbone; salt; 1 sprig epazote; pico de gallo, for accompaniment; radish, sliced, for accompaniment; corn tortillas; cilantro, finely chopped, for decoration

Mayte Rueda

Bean with pork is a classic dish from southeastern Mexico. The pork is cooked in a brothy stew of black beans and is usually flavored with epazote. This bean with pork recipe can be accompanied by salsa, tortillas, and limes, it’s a delight!

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 19-11-2021

Preparation

15 mins

1h 10 mins

Low

Cook the beans under pressure with enough water and an onion for approximately 40 minutes. Wait for the pressure to release and open the pot. Add the pulp, spine, and pork knuckle to the pot, then add salt and close. Cook for 20 more minutes. Once the pressure is released, open and add a sprig of epazote. Cook for 10 more minutes, without the lid. Serve the bean with pork accompanied by pico de gallo, radishes, and tortillas. Decorate with cilantro.