Choirino me Fasolia - Pork with Beans

1. 1

   Put the beans in a sauce pan with fresh water to cover, boil for ten minutes and then drain.

2. 2

   Cook in fresh water (in a pressure cooker if you have one) with some soup celery until about half tender.

3. 3

   Remember not to add salt- otherwise the beans will take forever to cook.

4. 4

   Drain the beans and discard the celery.

5. 5

   Meanwhile heat the oil in a heavy saucepan and brown the meat and the onions.

6. 6

   Add the tomato juice, salt and pepper and simmer over low heat until the meat is nearly done.

7. 7

   Add the beans and simmer gently until the meat and the beans are tender.

8. 8

   Serve hot with bread.

9. 9

   If you need more liquid, top it up with more tomato juice.

10. 10

    A generous spoonful of tomato paste enhances the colour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.