Five Porks and Two Beans Recipe

Name: Five Porks and Two Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried great northern beans, soaked over-night; 2 cups dried cranberry beans, soaked over-night; 4 ounces fresh pork sausage; 8 ounces bacon, chopped; 3 ounces country ham, diced; 5 ounces chorizo sausage, smoked, sliced into thick coins; 1 ham hock; 10 cups stock (I use homemade Chicken); 10 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed but whole; 2 onions, quartered; 2 carrots, peeled and quartered; 2 stalks celery, quartered; 1 lemon, quartered with most seeds removed; pepper; cayenne, pinch

Servings: persons

2 cups dried great northern beans, soaked over-night
2 cups dried cranberry beans, soaked over-night
4 ounces fresh pork sausage
8 ounces bacon, chopped
3 ounces country ham, diced
5 ounces chorizo sausage, smoked, sliced into thick coins
1 ham hock
10 cups stock (I use homemade Chicken)
10 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed but whole
2 onions, quartered
2 carrots, peeled and quartered
2 stalks celery, quartered
1 lemon, quartered with most seeds removed
pepper
cayenne, pinch

1
In a large dutch oven, saute the pork sausage and bacon for about 5 minutes -- until cooked about halfway.
2
Add the ham, chorizo, beans, cold stock and ham hock.
3
Bring to a boil.
4
Cut back down to a simmer.
5
Add garlic, onion, carrots, celery and lemon.
6
Season.
7
Cover.
8
Simmer for 45 minutes-1 hour (until beans are tender).
9
Stir occasionally and skim the foam from the top, as it forms.
10
I serve this in a big bowl, bubbling hot, laddled over raw, baby spinach (it will wilt it immediately) with a sprinkling of the best balsamic vinegar and best extra virgin olive oil I can afford.
11
This is brothy, steamy comfort food for me.
12
The vegetables melt in your mouth.
13
Enjoy!

1220

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried great northern beans, soaked over-night, 2 cups dried cranberry beans, soaked over-night, 4 ounces fresh pork sausage, 8 ounces bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, Five Porks and Two Beans 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!

Five Porks and Two Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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