Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans
A hearty stew simmered with tender pork, hominy, black beans, and fresh corn for a deeply flavorful Salvadoran classic. This salvadoran-inspired soups ready in about 115 minutes pairs (450g) pork shoulder, medium (100g) onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder
- 1 medium (100g) onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 stalk (30g) celery
- 1 medium (60g) carrots
- 1 can (425g) hominy
- 1 can (425g) black beans
- 1 can (411g) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups (480ml) chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 450g pork shoulder into 1-inch cubes, then sear in 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side until browned.
- Step 2: Add 100g diced onion, minced garlic, 30g diced celery, and 60g diced carrots; sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Step 3: Stir in 425g drained hominy, 425g drained black beans, 411g diced tomatoes, 480ml chicken broth, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and 1 bay leaf.
- Step 4: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes until pork is tender, then remove bay leaf before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans take to make?
Total time is about 115 minutes (25 min prep + 90 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (450g) pork shoulder from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hominy and Pork Stew with Corn and Black Beans?
Salvadoran soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
The flavors in this hominy are incredible.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 90-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
