Pinto Beans And Pork Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans (rinsed and sorted)
• Water (for soaking and cooking beans; about 6 cups)
• Optional: Bay leaf (1 leaf, added during soaking for subtle flavor infusion)
• 1 pound pork shoulder or pork butt, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 4 ounces smoked bacon, chopped (for added smokiness)
• Garlic cloves 3 cloves minced
• Onion 1 large, diced
• Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder 1 tablespoon
• Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon
• Salt 1 ½ teaspoons
• Black pepper ½ teaspoon
• 2 cups chicken broth (for cooking beans to add savory richness)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing pork and vegetables)
• Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
• Lime wedges (optional, for serving to brighten flavors)
• Optional: Jalapeño pepper (1 diced, for extra kick if desired)