october beans with pork tenderloin and onion

Name: October Beans With Pork Tenderloin and Onion
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) october beans, dried; - water to cover; 4 slice(s) pork tenderloin chops; 2 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly cracked; 3 - chicken bouillon cubes; - water to cover; 1 cup(s) onion, diced (optional for garnish)

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Barbara Miller

Mountain City, TN

Updated on Oct 8, 2012

I've always made dried beans with ham or bacon but I only had tenderloin so that's how I came up with this recipe. I sometimes add sliced onion to the pot when I add the beans. Please note that the cook time on 5 hours is on high. These can also be cooked on low for 8 hours, but the chops need to be started on high for 1 hour either way.

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Bowl containing cooked October Beans with Pork Tenderloin and Onion in broth with Cornbread wedges.

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min

cook time 5 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield 4 -6

Ingredients

1 pound october beans, dried
- water to cover
4 slices pork tenderloin chops
2 teaspoons black pepper, freshly cracked
3 - chicken bouillon cubes
- water to cover
1 cup onion, diced (optional for garnish)

How To Make october beans with pork tenderloin and onion

Step 1

first wash the dried beans in cold water and remove any stones or debris. then cover with water, plus 2" in a large pot. place over med high heat and bring to a boil. let boil 2 minutes. remove from heat and cover. let sit 1 hour. drain and rinse in warm water.

Step 2

while beans soak add pepper to both sides of tenderloin. arrange in 6 quart crock pot/slow cooker so that all pieces touch the bottom. turn on high and close the lid. cook 1 hour. just before adding beans remove lid and turn the tenderloin onto the other side. add rinsed beans. add hot water to cover beans plus 2". cover and cook on high 4-6 hours.
Step 3

30 minutes before serving add the chicken bouillon cubes (crush then into the pot) and stir. replace lid.
Step 4

To serve, break up tenderloin with a serving spoon then ladle the beans, tenderloin and broth into a bowl. Add chopped onion if you wish. Serve with cornbread and cooked greens.
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