Fibbed Austrian (Bean Stew with Sausages From Astir)

==Description==
This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
===Ingredients===
*1/2	bn	Flat-leaf Parsley, leaves only finely chopped	
*1/2	sm	White Onion finely diced	
*1	tbl	Capers rinsed, and Coarsley chopped	
*1/2	tsp	salt	
*1/4	tsp	Freshly-ground Black Pepper	
*2	tbl	Sherry Vinegar	
*2	tbl	Fruity Spanish Olive Oil	
STEW	
*1	lb	Large White Beans soaked overnight	
*1	tbl	Olive Oil	
*4	slc	Smoked Bacon cut thin strips	
*4	x	Onions sliced	
*1	tbl	Paprika	
*1	lb	Leeks, white parts only well rinsed, sliced	
*1	lrg	Carrot peeled, and coarsely chopped	
*12	lrg	Garlic Cloves finely chopped	
*2	x	Ham hocks	
*2	x	Bay Leaves	
*3/4	tsp	salt	
*1/2	tsp	Freshly-ground Black Pepper	
*1	lb	Spicy Pork Sausages cut 3/4" 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 1 1/2 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.
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==See also==
Category:Austrian Soups
Category:Soups
Category:Recipes
Category:Austrian Recipes
Category:paprika Recipes
Category:parsley Recipes
category:sherry vinegar Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:olive oil Recipes
category:Sausage Recipes
category:paprika Recipes
category:parsley Recipes
category:vinegar Recipes
category:capers Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:carrot Recipes
category:Bacon Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:Pork Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:leek Recipes
category:Ham Recipes
category:oil Recipes
category:bay leaf Recipes
category:Fresh Beans Recipes