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Pork Tinga with Black Bean and Corn Salad

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 Pork Tinga with Black Bean and Corn Salad
Recipe for the week of May 4, 2026. Please note ingredients are subject to change due to availability.
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
For the Pork Tinga
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 pound pork loin cubed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 bunch Fresh cilantro roughly chopped
For the Pork Tinga Spice Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Black Bean and Corn Salad
  • 32 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups canned corn kernels drained
  • 1/2 red onion minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
For the Pork Tinga
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 white onion sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 pound pork loin cubed
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1/2 bunch Fresh cilantro roughly chopped
For the Pork Tinga Spice Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Black Bean and Corn Salad
  • 32 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups canned corn kernels drained
  • 1/2 red onion minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the Pork Tinga
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Add pork and allow to cook until slightly browned.
  2. Add the spice mix and crushed tomatoes to the pot. Allow sauce to come to a simmer. Add the bay leaf to the sauce and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
For the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, cumin and salt and pepper.
  2. Pour the dressing over the beans and vegetables and toss gently to coat.
To Serve
  1. Serve the pork warm, garnished with cilantro. Serve salad on the side. Enjoy!