Asturian Pork and Bean Stew - Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil

Asturian Pork and Bean Stew - Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil

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Hearty Asturian Pork and Bean Stew, finished with extra virgin olive oil for a delicious drizzle. Perfect for chilly days!

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound meaty pancetta
  • 1/2 pound dry Spanish chorizo
  • 1 meaty ham hock (about 1 pound)
  • 2 quarts plus 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
  • 1 pound dried Asturian fabada or cannellini beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
  • Bouquet garni: 1 small halved onion, 8 garlic cloves, 2 parsley sprigs, and 1 bay leaf, wrapped in cheesecloth and tied
  • Large pinch of saffron, finely ground in a mortar
  • 1/4 cup boiling water
  • 1 medium tomato, halved crosswise
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • Salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pimentón (smoked Spanish paprika)

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