SMOKY BAKED BEANS WITH CHORIZO

Smoky Baked Beans With Chorizo image

Provided by Lynette !

Time 10h30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb dried great northern beans, 2 1/2 cups
1 c dry-cured spanish chorizo, diced
4 c onions, diced
8 clove garlic, thinly sliced
4 c water
2 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
3 Tbsp no salt added tomato paste
3 Tbsp molasses
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
2 1/2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground red pepper
1/2 c green onions, sliced
2 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steps:

1. Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Cover; let stand 8 hours. Drain.
2. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chorizo; cook 4 minutes or until fat begins to render. Add onion and garlic; sauté 10 minutes or until tender.
3. Add beans, water, and next 7 ingredients (through bay leaves); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until beans are just tender.
4. Preheat oven to 350°.
5. Stir brown sugar and the next 3 ingredients (through crushed red pepper) into bean mixture; bring to a simmer. Cover; bake at 350° for 1 1/2 hours or until beans are very tender and sauce is thick.
6. Remove from oven; stir in vinegar, black pepper, and ground red pepper. Discard bay leaves; sprinkle with green onions and parsley.