Pickled pork purchased from a store is already packed with tangy, briny flavor. Pairing it with red beans makes for a satisfying and flavorful one-pot meal. The creamy, hearty beans complement the acidic pickled pork beautifully. In this article, I will instruct you how to cook pickled pork with red beans on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or pressure cooker.
1. How To Cook Pickled Pork on Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 lb (0,45 kg) pickled pork shoulder or chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked red beans or 2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 1⁄4 cup brine from the pickled pork package
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Pat the pickled pork cubes dry with paper towels. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the pork on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add the onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
Add the browned pork, beans, 1/4 cup pickle brine, and bay leaf to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the pork is very tender.
Remove bay leaf before serving. Enjoy the pickled pork and beans over rice.
2. How To Cook Pickled Pork in Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb (0,45 kg) pickled pork shoulder or chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups cooked red beans or 2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1⁄2 cup brine from the pickled pork package
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a slow cooker and stir to combine.
Cook on low heat for 7-8 hours. When finished, taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Serve the tender pickled pork and creamy beans over rice, with hot sauce or barbecue sauce.
3. How To Cook Pickled Pork in Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb (0,45 kg) pickled pork shoulder or chops, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups cooked red beans or 2 15-oz cans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1⁄4 cup brine from the pickled pork package
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a pressure cooker pot. Lock the lid in place.
Select high pressure and set cook time to 12 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Use quick release method after cook time. Remove lid carefully. Then taste and adjust seasonings as desired before serving.
Serve the tender pickled pork and beans warm, over cornbread, rice, or quinoa.
Pickled pork from the store gets even better when paired with protein-packed red beans. The hints of spice and acidity from the brine complement the earthy beans perfectly. Cook them up together for a fast weeknight dinner or easy one-pot meal using the stovetop, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. This tasty combo is on the table in no time!
