Slow Cooker Tuscan Pork and White Beans Recipe
Discover the joy of effortless Italian cooking with Slow Cooker Tuscan Pork and White Beans. This recipe is a perfect blend of simplicity and flavor, making every bite a memorable experience.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 390kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Navy beans rinsed and picked over for debris
- 1 quart 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 1/2 - 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder Boston butt
- 4 large leaves fresh sage
- 1 tbsp sea salt
- 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 5 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh cracked pepper butter-toasted crusty bread, and white wine vinegar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the beans for 10 minutes.
- Place the beans, broth, and bay leaves in a large slow cooker. Place the pork on top of the beans.
- Use a small food processor (or mortar and pestle) to grind the sage, salt, fennel, rosemary, garlic, and olive oil together into a paste.* Smear the paste all over the top of the pork.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 8-10 hours, until the pork is tender and the beans are cooked through. Gently shred the pork into chunks.
- Serve topped with freshly cracked black pepper and butter-toasted crusty bread. Drizzle on a splash of white wine vinegar if desired.
Notes
*If you don't own a small food processor or mortar and pestle, you can very finely mince all the paste ingredients and combine them with a spatula.
Store leftovers of this Crock Pot Pork and Beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze, ensure it's cooled before transferring to a freezer-safe container, where it can stay good for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator if frozen, then warm on the stove over medium heat or in a microwave until heated through, stirring occasionally to ensure even warming.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 1220mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg
