Fabada Asturiana

== Description ==
Fabada is known as “Asturian stew” and is heavy, full of calories and delicious. 
* Serves 6.
== Ingredients ==
* 2½ lbs dry (not canned) butter beans
* 4 medium sized “chorizos” (Spanish pork sausages available at gourmet shops, delis and some supermarkets)
* 4 smoked “morcilla” blood sausages
* 1 lb shoulder of pork
* 6 slices of Serrano ham on the bone
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 5 cloves garlic 
== Directions ==
# Soak the beans overnight in cold water (important they are soaked at least 10 hours).
# When beans are ready, soak the meats in warm water.
# In a separate large pot, add the beans garlic and onion and add water to cover the ingredients.
# Bring to a boil, then throw away the top layer that rises to the surface.
# Add all the other ingredients, and water to cover, place on very low heat, and slow cook for 2½ - 3 hours.
# While cooking, gently shake the pot by the handles (never stirring, which breaks the beans) about every 20 minutes.
# Add water throughout the cooking time s necessary, making sure the liquid always covers the ingredients.
# When cooked fully, add salt to taste and let cool for 10 minutes.
# Take out the meats and cut into small pieces, serving the meat separately from the stew.
Category:Stew Recipes
Category:Spanish Meat Dishes
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Category:Chorizo Recipes
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Category:Ham Recipes
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