Fabada Asturiana Recipe
White bean stew with assorted pork meat
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Ingredients
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Beans
Meats
Vegetables
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
In a large bowl, soak the dried white beans in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Chop the Meats
While the beans are soaking, chop the chorizo, morcilla, and pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- 3
Prep the Vegetables
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Peel and chop the carrot into small pieces.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Beans
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, add the beans and 4 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour until the beans are tender.
- 5
Sauté the Meats
In a separate pan, add the chopped chorizo, morcilla, and pork shoulder. Sauté over medium heat until browned.
- 6
- 7
Combine Everything
Once the beans are tender, add the sautéed meat and vegetable mixture to the pot with the beans. Stir in the bay leaves, saffron, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Simmer the Stew
Allow the stew to simmer for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all flavors meld together and the stew thickens.
- 9
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.