INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

Wash the beans well & soak them overnight in water to cover. Soak the dried
beef separately in water to cover. Drain the beans. Add 6 cups water &
cook, covered, adding water as needed, until the beans are tender, or about
2 1/2 hours.  As soon as the beans are cooking, begin adding the other
ingredients. Cut the carne seca into 1 1/2" squares & add to the beans.
Peel the tongue & cut it into large cubes. Cover with water & bring to a
boil. Simmer 2 minutes, drain, & add to beans. Prick the sausages with a
fork, cover with water, boil a few minutes, drain, & add to the beans. Cut
the chuck in half & add to the beans. Cut the salt pork into 1/2" slices &
add to the beans. Season the stew with salt & pepper. When the beans are
tender, brown the garlic lightly in the shortening. Add about 1 cup of the
beans, mash, & return to the large pot of beans. Adjust the seasonings.
Remove the pieces of meat to a hot platter & turn the beans into a chafing
dish or bowl. Serve with braised pork loin, collards, onions in sauce
(recipes below), sweetened orange slices, & hot rice. Cook the rice
according to package directions, adding 1 1/2 Tbsp. shortening & 1/2 tsp.
vinegar for each 2 cups uncooked, long-grain rice.

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