Caparones With Chorizo And Vinegar Peppers

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 pound dried red beans -- (lubes)
3 ounces salt pork -- in 1 inch batons
4 ounces chorizo -- sliced 1/2 inch pieces
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium spanish onion -- chopped 1/2 inch dice
4 cloves garlic -- thinly sliced
15 medium cayenne peppers
2 cups red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons peppercorns
4 cloves garlic -- thinly sliced
 

Preparation:

Soak beans overnight and drain. In an 8-quart pot, place salt pork, chorizo, olive oil, onion and garlic over medium heat. Cook until onion is soft and golden and add beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until beans are tender. Check for seasoning and allow to simmer. Chop peppers into 1/4-inch rounds and place in a jar. Pour vinegar, salt, peppercorns and remaining garlic into jar and allow to steep 1 hour. To serve, place a ladle of beans in a bowl and finish with 1 tablespoon of chili pickle. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1A26)