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pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork loin is a less fatty cut.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories, while canned beans save time.

Pick out any leaves or broken beans from 1 pound of black beans in a bowl.

Rinse the beans with water and soak them completely in water overnight.

The next day, cut 1.5 pounds of pork boston butt into medium sized chunks and set aside.

In a pressure cooker, add the soaked beans, pork, 1.5 to 2 liters of water, 1 full head of garlic, and salt to taste.

Place the lid on the pressure cooker and cook for 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, turn off the heat and allow the pressure cooker to cool down completely for about 20 minutes.

Once cooled, remove the lid and turn on the heat again, cooking with the lid off.

Scoop out any blood patches that may have formed on the top of the beans.

Dice 1 medium sized onion and 2 green bell peppers.

Stir fry the diced onion and bell peppers in a pan with a little bit of oil until the onion becomes translucent, creating a sofrito.

Add the sofrito to the beans and continue cooking over medium heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check if more salt or water is needed and adjust accordingly.

Taste the beans to ensure they are completely cooked and tender.

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