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A bowl of Fabada Asturiana featuring white beans, morcilla, chorizo, pancetta, and a bay leaf in golden broth, placed on a light background.

Asturian Bean & Pork Harmony

A hearty, slow-simmered Asturian stew made with tender white beans, rich pork cuts, smoky chorizo, and aromatic saffron for an authentic Spanish comfort dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven (5L)
  • Fine-mesh skimmer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g dried fabes (or butter beans) soaked overnight and rinsed
  • 1 ham hock about 450g
  • 150 g pancetta thick slab, rinsed
  • 2 links Spanish chorizo whole
  • 1 link morcilla (blood sausage)
  • 1 yellow onion halved, left whole
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 large pinch saffron threads bloomed in 2 Tbsp warm water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1.75 L water and unsalted chicken stock mixed; enough to cover beans by 2 cm

Instructions
 

  • Warm olive oil over medium-low heat in Dutch oven. Render pancetta 3 min. Push aside and toast paprika 30 sec.
  • Add onion and garlic, sweat 2 min without browning. Nestle in soaked beans, ham hock, bay leaves, thyme if using.
  • Cover with water/stock mix; bring to a gentle simmer. Skim foam. After 30 min, add 120 ml cold water to 'shock' beans. Repeat once.
  • After 1 hour, add chorizo and pancetta if reserved. Continue simmering for 30 minutes.
  • Slip in morcilla and saffron water. Simmer final 15 minutes gently.
  • Remove meats; slice into bite-sized pieces. Discard onion. Adjust seasoning lightly. Return meats and rest stew 15 min before serving.

Notes

For authentic texture, soak dried fabes overnight and use a slow simmer. Do not stir aggressively to keep beans intact.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 43gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1520mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 20mg
Keyword Bean Stew, Chorizo, Fabada Asturiana, Morcilla, Spanish Comfort Food
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