Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Northern White Beans

Category: Beans And Grains

Ingredients and Directions

1/4 c Extra virgin olive oil

1/2 c Onion; diced

1/4 lb Pancetta; diced

1 Bratwurst; diced

1 Chicken leg; boned,

- skin removed, and diced 3/4 c Dried Northern White Beans,

- soaked in water overnight - and drained. 1 lg Tomato; peeled, seeded,

- and diced 2 c Chicken stock

2 Bay leaves

1/2 bn Thyme; chopped

Salt and pepper (to taste) In a medium saucepan place the olive oil and heat it on medium high until it is hot. Add the onions and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes, or until they are tender. Add the pancetta, bratwurst, and chicken. Saute the ingredients for 5 minutes. Add the soaked beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer the beans for 1-1/2 hours, or until they are tender. Add the salt and the pepper, and stir them in. Remove the bay leaves and strain off the liquid (reserve it for a future use).