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Pork and Beans (Crock-Pot)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 540 Minutes
Ready In: 555 Minutes
Servings: 10
For this recipe you need a large (5-6 qt) slow cooker. Recipe source: The Healthy Slow Cooker
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into bite size pieces
2 -3 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup white wine or 1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons sherry wine vinegar or 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons paprika
2 tablespoons white wine
8 cups kale, stemmed and chopped
Directions:
1. In a skillet over medium high heat heat oil and then add pork (in batches if necessary) and cook, stirring, adding more oil if necessary until pork is browned (5 - 15 minutes). Transfer to slow cooker as meat browns.
2. Reduce heat to medium and add onions to skillet and cook, stirring until softened (3-5 minutes). Stir in garlic and spices (oregano - pepper) and cook stirring another minute or so. Stir in wine and vinegar and cook stirring another minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes (with juice) and bring to a boil. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
4. Stir in beans.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours) or until pork is tender and falling apart.
6. In a small cup combine paprika and wine. Add to crockpot.
7. Add kale in batches. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com