Black Beans Recipe
Meaty black beans come together with pork belly and smoky kielbasa to create a nourishing and filling meal in this Black Beans with Smoked Kielbasa recipe. The perfect balance of heartiness and flavor.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black beans soaked 3+ hours
- 10 cups water
- 16 oz smoked kielbasa chunks
- 6 oz pork belly fat cubed
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Spices
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 1/2 tbsp coriander
- 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tbsp smoked maple rub
Instructions
- Rinse soaked beans in cold running water then transfer to a dutch oven pot.
- Add water, kielbasa, pork belly fat, bay leaves and oil.
- Stir in all the seasoning and give it a good stir.
- Cover the pot about 3/4 of the way and cook on medium heat for 2 hours. Stir every half hour. Do not cover the pot fully.
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 995mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg