====== Sunday Beans ====== *6 oz. slab bacon or salt pork - diced *1 medium onion - peeled and diced *3 garlic cloves - peeled and diced *1 red pepper - seeded and diced *2 Tbsp ground cumin *1 Tbsp coriander *1 cup orange juice *1/2 cup pineapple juice *4-15 oz. red kidney beans - drained *kosher salt *ground pepper \\ - Heat large saucepan and add olive oil and bacon or pork. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has begun to render out and the meat is beginning to crisp, about 5 min. - Lower heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 5-7 min. - Add the cumin and coriander. They will absorb the heated oil in the pan and grow fragrant. Stir for 1-2 min. Add the juices, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 1/4 of volume. Taste and adjust seasoning. - Stir in the beans. After 5 min stir again, taste, adjust seasoning. Can be served immediately or simmered for hours. Add juice or water if necessary. - Serve with white rice. \\ Serves: 8 Total cook time: 25 min + simmer time Source: NYT magazine 2009 \\ \\ {{tag>food maincourse}}