Meaty Stews | Milk Street TV Season 7, Episode 7

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while maintaining flavor.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat content.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: lean beef cuts

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often more affordable and cooks faster.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and effort.

Brown bacon in a pot.

Add chopped celery, coarsely chopped cilantro stems, diced onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, and cumin; sauté until softened.

Add black beans and 3 quarts of water; bring to a simmer.

Add beef short ribs and smoked ham hocks; cook uncovered for 2 hours to reduce liquid and concentrate flavors.

Add linguiça sausage and cook uncovered for another hour and a half.

Remove the meat, shred it, and return it to the pot.

Serve with fresh salsa made from chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper, and garnish with orange slices.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary