Traditional Fabada Asturiana | Cured Meat and white beans Stew

Asturian beans

🥗Healthier: canned white beans

💰Cheaper: dried white beans

Canned beans save time, while dried beans are more economical.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

morcilla

🥗Healthier: vegetarian blood sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Vegetarian options cater to dietary preferences.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thigh is leaner and often more affordable.

Soak the butter beans overnight in water.

Place the cured meats, whole onion, and soaked butter beans in a large pot.

Cover with cold water and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Skim off any impurities that float to the top with a slotted spoon, being careful not to remove the fat.

Once boiling, add extra virgin olive oil, paprika, and saffron.

Simmer the mixture for 4 hours, adding cold water as needed to keep it covered.

After 4 hours, cut the cured meats into pieces and serve with onion, broth, and butter beans.

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