Cumin Pork with Beans Recipe

Name: Cumin Pork with Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 red onion, thinly sliced; Juice of 3 limes; 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce, plus 2 teaspoons sauce from the can; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; Kosher salt; 1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin (1 large or 2 small), trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 small red or orange bell peppers, cut into thick strips; 1 15 .5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 teaspoon honey; 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of 3 limes
1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce, plus 2 teaspoons sauce from the can
2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin (1 large or 2 small), trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 small red or orange bell peppers, cut into thick strips
1 15 .5-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Combine half of the red onion with the juice of 2 limes, the chopped chipotle, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and a pinch of salt in a bowl; set aside while you cook the pork.
2
Sprinkle the pork with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; season with salt.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add the pork and brown on all sides, 8 minutes.
5
Remove to a rimmed baking sheet; roast until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 145 degrees F, 12 to 15 minutes.
6
Transfer to a cutting board.
7
Add the bell peppers and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet.
8
Cook over medium-high heat until slightly softened, 4 minutes.
9
Add 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
10
Cook until the water evaporates, 4 more minutes.
11
Remove from the heat; add the onion mixture.
12
Toss the beans with the remaining red onion, the juice of the remaining lime, 2 teaspoons adobo sauce, the honey, cilantro and a pinch of salt.
13
Slice the pork and serve with the beans and peppers.
14
Photograph by Justin Walker

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 red onion, thinly sliced, Juice of 3 limes, 1 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce, plus 2 teaspoons sauce from the can, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cumin Pork with Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cumin Pork with Beans

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