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Gratin of Pea Beans and Ham Recipe | |
American Pork | |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. dried pea beans1 large onion studded with 4 cloves 6 Tb(3/4stick) butter 2 medium onions,finely chopped 1 garlic clove,minced 3 medium ripe tomatoes,peeled,seeded,and chopped 1 cup chopped cooked ham 1 Tb.finely chopped fresh thyme(or 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 Tb. finely chopped fresh marjoram (or 1/2 tsp. dried marjoram) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or broth 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Directions:
In a large bowl,soak beans in water to cover,over night. Drain the beans,transfer to a large,heavy sauce pan or casserole, and add the studded onion and enough salted water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to the boil,reduce heat,cover, and simmer the beans about 1 1/2 hours or till tender. Drain the beans and discard the onion. Preheat the oven to 375*F. In a large skillet, heat one half the butter, add the 2 chopped onions and garlic, and saute over moderate heat 5 minutes, stirring. Add the tomatoes,ham,thyme,marjoram,and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer the mixture 10 minutes. Add the stock and cream, return to the simmer,add the beans,and simmer 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large gratin dish, sprinkle the bread crumbs on top,dot with the remaining butter,and bake 30 minutes. Serves 6 to 8 as a side dish
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