Cocido Montañés

Ingredients

• 300g large white beans
• 200g pork belly
• 200g chorizo sausage
• 200g black pudding
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 ripe tomato, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Steps

1. Soak the white beans overnight in cold water.
2. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
3. Add the pork belly, chorizo, and black pudding to the pot, browning the meats slightly.
4. Drain the beans and add them to the pot along with the carrots, potato, and chopped tomato.
5. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and add the bay leaf.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, accompanied by crusty bread.