750gPork chops, diced or shoulder bladesIt is a highly versatile cut, It can be diced or kept on the bone or deboned and trimmed
60mlolive oilextra virgin
2onionschopped
2carrotschopped
2cloves garlicchopped
115gtomato paste
1kgdried red beans soaked overnight
10mlpaprika
1tspwhite pepper
2tspdried cumin
salt to taste
Fresh Lemons Dried Chillies for garnishing.
Instructions
Place a heavy based pot or the pressure cooker on medium heat, add 1/2 of the oil and fry the pork pieces until golden brown.
Remove the meat and set aside, then add the remaining oil and saute the onions and carrots in the same pot over medium heat until soft and glossy.
Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika and the tomato paste, fry for an extra 5 minutes, add the soaked beans and fried meat, fill the pot with water 3/4 full.
Cover with a lid and bring to the boil, Season to taste and simmer for about 1 to 2 hours or until the beans are soft.
Method using a Pressure Cooker:
Season soup with salt and ground black pepper.
Lock the pressure cooker lid in place and turn the steam vent handle to Sealing, cook for 12 to 20 minutes on High pressure.
Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then turn the steam vent handle to Venting to quick-release remaining pressure .