Two-Way Beans

Name: Two-Way Beans
Total time: 4 h
Yield: About 5 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups dried beans, in any combination; 2 quarts water; 4 teaspoons dried oregano, thyme or marjoram; 1 bay leaf; 4 cloves garlic; 1 pound smoked turkey or chicken, skin removed, or smoked pork, fat removed, and meat cut in large chunks; 4 carrots, peeled and halved; 2 large onions, quartered

By Marian Burros

Total Time: About 4 hours
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Ingredients

Yield:About 5 cups

2cups dried beans, in any combination
2quarts water
4teaspoons dried oregano, thyme or marjoram
1bay leaf
4cloves garlic
1pound smoked turkey or chicken, skin removed, or smoked pork, fat removed, and meat cut in large chunks
4carrots, peeled and halved
2large onions, quartered

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine beans with water and 2 teaspoons of the dried herb and bay leaf. Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 1 hour. Drain.
Step 2
Add 2 quarts fresh water to drained beans with remaining dried herbs, garlic, smoked meat, carrots and onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2½ to 3 hours, until beans are soft but still hold their shape. Drain and discard the meat and bay leaf.

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