PORTUGUESE BEANS/FEIJAO A PORTUGUESA

Portuguese Beans/Feijao a Portuguesa image

Provided by star pooley

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dried navy beans, small california white or great northern bean, washed and sorted
1/2 lb bacon
1 large onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
1 lb portuguese chourice sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 tsp dried red pepper flakes (to taste)
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Soak beans overnight in enough cold water to cover by several inches. Drain beans and set aside.
2. Fry bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
3. Pour off all but 2-3 tablespoons of bacon fat; add onion and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes; Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
4. Add beans, 8 cups water, tomato paste, chourice, red pepper flakes, paprika.
5. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
6. Just before serving, crumble bacon into beans and season with salt and pepper.