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Rinse and drain the beans.
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Place in a bowl and add enough cold water to cover by 1in (5cm).
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Let stand at room temperature for 812 hours.
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Drain the beans and place in a soup pot.
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Cover with fresh water and bring to the boil over high heat.
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Boil for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam.
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Lower the heat and cover.
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Simmer for 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, place the pigs' feet, ribs and bacon in a large saucepan with the tomatoes, tomato paste, and bay leaf.
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Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
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Simmer for 50 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Drain the beans in a colander, reserving the cooking liquid.
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Return the beans to the pot and add the meats with their cooking liquid.
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Add enough of the reserved bean liquid to barely cover.
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Return to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
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In batches, add the pork tenderloin and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes.
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Add the pork tenderloin to the simmering bean mixture and cook for 10 minutes more, or until the meats are tender and the beans are very soft.
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Wipe out the frying pan.
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Add the remaining oil and heat over medium heat.
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Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes, until soft and translucent.
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Add the chorizo and chile, if using, and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring often.
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Add 3 tbsp of the cooked beans and mash well with the back of a spoon.
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Stir the mashed beans and sausage to the pot of beans, and cook for 10 minutes.
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To serve, remove the larger pieces of meat and cut them up.
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Spread the beans in a wide serving bowl, and top with the meats.
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Garnish with the orange wedges and scallions and serve hot.
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Variation
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Quick Pork and Bean Stew
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Delete the dried beans.
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Substitute 3 cans of black-eyed peas (or other canned beans, such as red kidney or pinto), drained and rinsed, and add to the simmered meats in step
