Beer-Braised Pork and Black Bean Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. boneless pork shoulder roast (Boston butt)
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 (12 oz) bottles beer
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce from can
  • 1 tea. cumin
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. dried black beans, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 tea. salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup store-bought refrigerated fresh salsa
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pork in hot oil in a Dutch over over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until browned on all sides.

Combine beer, 3 cups water, peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, onion, beans, salt, and pork in a 6 qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours. Using 2 forks, separate pork into large pieces. Divide among individual bowls, and top with sour cream, salsa and cilantro.