Bob v Gurne with Smoked Pork

Съставки

• Dried white beans (e.g., Navy or Great Northern)500g
• Smoked pork (e.g., smoked bacon or ham hock)200g
• Onion2 medium
• Carrots2 medium
• Bell pepper (red or green)1 large
• Garlic3 cloves
• Tomato paste1 tbsp
• Mint (dried)1 tsp
• Savory (dried)1 tsp
• Paprika1 tsp
• Vegetable oil or Lard2 tbsp
• Wateras needed
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Стъпки

1. 1

   Soak the dried beans overnight. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Place the soaked beans in a pot with fresh water and the smoked pork. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until beans and pork are tender. Remove pork, shred or dice, and set aside. Drain beans, reserving some cooking liquid.

3. 3

   Chop the onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Mince the garlic.

4. 4

   Heat oil or lard in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened (5-7 minutes). Add carrots and bell pepper, cook for another 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, mint, savory, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

6. 6

   In a clay pot or Dutch oven, combine the cooked beans, sautéed vegetables, and the cooked smoked pork.

7. 7

   Add enough reserved bean liquid or fresh water to cover. Season with salt and pepper (be mindful of salt from smoked pork).

8. 8

   Cover and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 1-1.5 hours, or simmer on the stovetop until flavors meld and stew thickens.

9. 9

   Adjust seasoning. Serve hot.