Zeus' Cajun Pork and Bean Stew

Submitted by zeusfc

"When we moved to Cyprus, we found pork was really so cheap that we needed new recipes, and I came up with this, which has become a favourite with our friends all year round!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 lbs diced pork shoulder, leg
• 1 large onion
• 1 large green pepper
• 16 ounces chopped tomatoes
• 16 ounces red kidney beans (drained)
• 16 ounces butter beans (drained)
• schwartz cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic granules
• chili paste (sambal olek)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• olive oil
• potato flakes, if required

directions

1. Heat olive oil in a large deep saucepan.
2. Fry the pork in the Cajun seasoning, onion and garlic until brown.
3. Add the green peppers, tomatoes, butter beans, kidney beans and cumin seeds. Stir on a high heat for five minutes then reduce heat to simmer, or move to a casserole dish, and continue cooking in the oven.
4. After an hour, add cocoa, then chilli to taste.
5. If required, add thickening granules or potato flakes to thicken, before serving.
6. Serve with; couscous, white rice, roast, jacket or mashed potatoes, or even crusty bread and salad… you name it!