Slow Cooker Cuban Pork “Stew”
This slow cooker Cuban Pork "Stew" is sure to please any crowd & makes great leftovers. Throw everything in one pot & in just a few short hours, you'll have a complete meal with fresh flavors! Cool toppings help elevate this stew & are sure to make it one of your new go-to recipes.
Servings 10 servings
Calories 365kcal
Ingredients
- 3 c. low-sodium Chicken Broth
- 6 oz canned Tomato Paste
- ½ c. Orange Juice
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp grated Orange Zest, divided
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp crushed Red Pepper
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 15 oz Black Beans, drained & rinsed (we use canned)
- 1 large Onion, sliced
- 2 lbs trimmed Pork Loin, cut into 3 large chunks
- Salt & Pepper
Optional:
- Cooked Rice or Cauliflower Rice
- Sour Cream
- Radishes, sliced
- Red Onion, chopped
- Avocado chunks
- Cilantro Leaves
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, mix together broth, tomato paste, juice, 1 tbsp zest, cumin, oregano, red pepper, & garlic.
- Stir in black beans and onion.
- Season chunks of pork with salt & pepper & place on top of bean mixture in slow cooker.
- Cover & cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until pork is cooked through.
- Shred pork, add additional 2 tsp zest, & stir together with bean mixture.
- Serve over rice with optional toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 648mg | Fiber: 12g