Fibbed Austrian

== Description ==
Bean stew with sausages from Austria.
* This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ½ bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves only finely chopped
* ½ small white onion finely diced
* 1 tbsp capers rinsed, and coarsely chopped
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
* 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
* 2 tbsp fruity Spanish olive oil 
=== Stew ===
* 1 lb large white beans soaked overnight
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 4 slice smoked bacon cut thin strips
* 4 onions sliced
* 1 tbsp paprika
* 1 lb leeks, white parts only well rinsed, sliced
* 1 large carrot peeled, and coarsely chopped
* 12 large garlic cloves finely chopped
* 2 ham hocks
* 2 bay leaves
* ¾ tsp salt
* ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
* 1 lb spicy pork sausages cut ¾" slices (preferably blood sausage or black pudding)
== Directions ==
# Whisk together the parsley, onion, capers, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
# Whisk in the olive oil until evenly blended.
# Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
# Drain the beans, reserving the soaking water.
# In a very large cast-iron and enamel or other heavy casserole, heat the oil over low heat and cook the bacon for 3 to 4 minutes, or until most of the fat is rendered out.
# Remove 1 tablespoon of the fat and discard.
# Add the onions, paprika, leek, and carrot and continue cooking for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the vegetables are very soft.
# Add the garlic and cook for 5 minutes more.
# Add the ham hocks, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and enough of the reserved soaking water to barely cover the ingredients.
# Bring the mixture to a boil and skim off the scum and fat that rise to the surface.
# Reduce the heat and simmer over low heat, partially covered, for 1 hour.
# Add the sausages and the beans and cook for 1½ hours more, or until the beans are tender.
# Remove the ham hocks, remove and discard the rind and fat, and shred the meat.
# Return the ham to the pan and discard the bay leaves.
# Taste for seasoning and serve warm, with a small dollop of the salsa verde.
Category:Austrian Soups
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:White bean Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes
Category:Caper Recipes
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Category:Leek Recipes
Category:Pork sausage Recipes
Category:Blood sausage Recipes
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Category:Sherry vinegar Recipes
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