For a richer flavor, use bone-in pork shoulder instead of ribs and increase simmering time to 1.5-2 hours. Adjust the amount of serrano pepper to your desired level of spice. If you can't find pickled cactus strips, you can substitute with diced green bell pepper for a milder flavor. Leftovers taste even better the next day!
Mexican-Style Pork and Beans
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PREP TIME25 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 20 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS21
A hearty, flavorful dish combining tender pork, smoky bacon, and a medley of beans in a vibrant Mexican-inspired sauce. Served over fluffy rice and garnished with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro, this is comfort food with a kick!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate64 g
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Cholesterol67 mg
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Fiber14 g
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Protein30 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium1245 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Sprinkle pork with salt and black pepper. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp and well browned; transfer to paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1/4 cup drippings in pot.
02
Step
1 hrs
Brown pork pieces in bacon drippings over medium-high heat, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Work in batches; transfer browned pieces to a plate as they brown. Transfer all pieces back to pot, along with accumulated juices. Stir in onion, serrano pepper, broth, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low or low to maintain a low simmer. Simmer, covered, 1 hour.
03
Step
20 mins
Stir in beans and cactus; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 20 minutes more. Stir in bacon. Serve over rice and garnish with avocado and cilantro.
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Ryleigh Streich
Jun 20, 2025This recipe is a winner! My family loved the combination of flavors and the pork was so tender.
Briana Hegmann
Jun 16, 2025Great recipe! I didn't have pork ribs so I used pork shoulder and it was still delicious.
Greyson Bernhard
Jun 9, 2025I found it a bit too spicy for my taste, so I removed the seeds from the serrano pepper. It was perfect after that!
Liana Marks
Jun 5, 2025I added a can of diced tomatoes for extra flavor and it turned out great!
Myah Mraz
Jun 1, 2025This is now a staple in our house. So easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Zoila Kunze
May 28, 2025The beans were perfectly seasoned and the pork was fall-off-the-bone tender. Will definitely make again!
Darrick Yundt
Apr 29, 2025Super easy to follow and the results were amazing. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Easton Damore
Apr 18, 2025The pickled cactus strips add a unique and delicious touch. I highly recommend trying this recipe as written.