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Pork Black Beans Stew — traditional dish from Yucatán, Mexico
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪28gProtein
🌾38gCarbs
🥑18gFat
🌿10gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Pork Black Beans Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Frijol con puerco — [free-HOL cone PWER-co]
Order I'd like the frijol con puerco, please.
Locally Quisiera el frijol con puerco, por favor.
Say locally

A hearty stew made with black beans and pork, traditional in Yucatán.

Why try it?

This dish is a staple in Yucatán cuisine, often served during celebrations and as a highlight of weekly meals. It represents the harmony of meat and legume in the region's diet.

How it tastes

The stew has a rich and earthy flavor from the black beans, with tender pork adding savory depth. It's garnished with fresh cilantro, adding a bright and herby note.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Frijol con puerco originated in Yucatán during the 19th century as a simple yet nutritious dish perfect for family gatherings. It's become iconic due to its use in weekly communal meals across the region.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork shoulder
  • 🫘 200 g black beans
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🧄 4 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 50 g cilantro
  • 🧂 to taste salt
  • 1 liter water

Method

  1. 1 Soak the black beans overnight in water.
  2. 2 In a large pot, cook the black beans with chopped onion, garlic, and water until tender.
  3. 3 Add cubed pork shoulder to the pot and simmer until the pork is cooked through.
  4. 4 Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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