Barn Raising Stew Recipes

BARN RAISING STEW

Steps:

• Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
• Heat oil in stew pot over medium heat.
• Add chicken, onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
• Reduce heat to low; allow to simmer for 30 minutes.

BARN-RAISING BEANS

Steps:

• in large bowl place beans and cover with water, soak for 1 hour.
• meanwhile in a 3qt saucepan cook bacon over med heat until bacon is browned.
• reduce heat to med and add remaining ingredients (except 4 cups water and beans).
• cook stirring occasionally until onions are crispy tender.
• drain beans, add to vegetable mixture.
• add 4 cups water, cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
• reduce heat to med, cover, cook stirring occasionally until beans are fork tender (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
• remove bay leaves and cloves before serving.