Ann Silvas Portuguese Beans Recipe 435

HILDA'S FAVAS

Steps:

• In a large heavy saucepan bring 3 quarts water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add the favas and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain in a colander and set aside until ready to use.
• In a heavy large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and 7 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Add the fava beans and continue simmering until the beans are tender, about 1 hour. Toss with andouille or chorizo. Serve immediately, or cool, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

ANN SILVA'S PORTUGUESE BEANS RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Fry veggies and meats. When brown add tomato sauce and salsa and seasonings. Drain 4 cans of the beans and add to mixture with the other 2 cans of beans undrained and simmer for 45 minutes

PORTUGUESE STYLE BEANS

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight, then cook until tender, about 2 hours, or according to package directions. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink; be sure to break up the meat into small pieces. Add tomato sauce, cloves, chili powder, salt and pepper, parsley, and the red pepper (leave whole).
• Add beans and cook another 25 minutes, covered.

PORTUGUESE BEANS

Steps:

• Cook beans, by putting in heavy kettle, cover, with 3 inches of water. Do not cover pot with lid, boil for 3 minutes. NOW cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand 1 hour. Cook bacon or salt pork add to beans. Do not disguard drippings.
• Return to heat, remove lid and boil, reduce to simmer approximately 1-2 hours.Until tender, drain off water until just covered.
• Take pan drippings and cook onion.
• Add Allspice and Ketchup cook at a simmer 2 minutes.
• Add mixture to beans and simmer, the day away.

PORTUGUESE BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse beans in cold water and soak overnight according to package directions (this is what prevents the gas sometimes associated with beans).
• Next day, drain beans and place in large stockpot or Dutch oven, covering with cold water; add tomato paste, spices, and ham hocks and cook, on low heat.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, add oil, bacon, onions, and garlic and cook until slightly browned; add to beans.
• Cook for 4 hours, stirring occasionally (add water as needed to keep beans covered).