Serbian Pork And Beans Recipes

PASULJ (SERBIAN WHITE BEAN SOUP)

Steps:

• Soak beans in plenty of cold water overnight. Drain.
• Combine beans, water, and and ham hock in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any foam and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add carrots, red potatoes, celery, onion, bay leaf, and peppercorns; bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 more hour.
• Remove ham hock and cut off meat from the bone. Return to the soup.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, until lightly brown. Remove from heat and stir in paprika until well combined. Return to stove over low heat and stir in 1 cup of soup liquid, mixing until well combined. Pour mixture back into the soup pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

SERBIAN PORK AND BEANS

Steps:

• Put the beans in a heavy casserole and cover with water. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour Add the smoked pork and cook slowly, covered, for 1 hour. Meanwhile, saute' the onions and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 minute. Add the mixture to the beans and pork; continue to cook until the beans are tender, about 40 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with hot red pepper flakes. Salt and pepper to taste. The final dish should have a very thick sauce.