Slow Cooker Black Beans
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS
1 (16-ounce) bag black beans, rinsed and sorted*
4 cups water
2 cups vegetable stock
2 cups diced yellow onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, add all ingredients. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, about 3 hours and 30 minutes.
*We used Camellia Brand Black Beans.
Instant Pot Carnitas with Pineapple Hot Sauce
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS
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This pressure cooker recipe will allow you to throw together an impressive supper on a weeknight.
3 cups finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 (5-ounce) bottle hot sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon