Caldo Gallego Recipe

Name: Caldo Gallego Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Medium sized white beans; 2 1/2 quart Water; 1/2 lb Salt pork,cubed; 1 x Meaty ham bone or possibly smoked pork hock; 6 sm White potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 bn Collards, mustard greens or possibly spinach; 4 x Spanish sausages [chorizos] Salt if needed; 1 x Rinse beans, cover with 6 c. of water in a large Kettle, soak overnight.; 2 x When ready to cook , add in additional 1 qt water , the salt pork and ham bone; 3 x Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer

Servings: persons

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About 2 1/2 hrs or possibly till beans are tender.
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Add in potatoes and collards or possibly mustard greens [If using spinach add in later with the chorizos].
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Simmer 20 min.
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Cut chorizos in 1-inch pcs.
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Add in to beans and cook 10 minutes longer.
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Taste and add in salt if necessary [ I doubt it].
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If too salty, add in additional water.
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Remove ham bone.
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Cut off meat and return meat to stew.
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Serve in soup bowls.
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Caldo Gallego

1034

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Medium sized white beans, 2 1/2 quart Water, 1/2 lb Salt pork,cubed, 1 x Meaty ham bone or possibly smoked pork hock, and more.

Yes, Caldo Gallego Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!