5 from 30 votes
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew
Slow Cooker Pork and Black Bean Stew combines pork shoulder, black beans, dark beer, peppers, and spices into a hearty, savory stew. Pork is slow-cooked until tender and shredded, then returned to the beans and sauce. Garnishes like lime, green onion, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro add freshness and complexity. Served with warm tortillas, this stew offers rich, comforting flavors and a variety of textures.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
262 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- cooking spray
- 30 ounces black beans lightly drained (2 15-ounce cans, canned
- 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder roast or Boston Butt, boneless
- 12 ounces dark beer recommend: Guinness (or substitute beef stock, or stout
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
Garnishes:
- lime wedges
- green onion diced
- sour cream
- diced tomatoes
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Lightly spray or grease the inside of a 4-6 quart (medium) slow cooker.
- Add the black beans, pork shoulder roast, beer, red bell pepper, and jalapeno. Sprinkle evenly with the spices.
- Cover and cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
- Remove the pork from the slow cooker and let it cool enough to handle. Using two forks, pull or shred the pork. Remove and discard any excess fat.
- Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve with garnishes of lime, diced green onion, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and cilantro with warm tortillas on the side.
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Notes
- The stew is ideal to make a day ahead to allow flavors to develop further.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat gently on low heat or in the microwave; add water if needed to adjust consistency.
- Freeze leftovers for up to three months for later use.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
793mg
(33%)
Potassium
738mg
(16%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
667IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 793mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 738mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 667IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.