1ea 15 oz. can white navy beansdrained, rinsed and pureed with 4 c. pork stock
5ea. 15 oz. can white navy beansdrained, rinsed, kept whole
2c.Pork stock
¼c.Pesto
Reserved hock meat from Pork Stock recipe
RSJ Herb Blend
2TBdried oregano
2TBdried basil
2TBdried thyme
1TBdried rosemary
1TBdried marjoram
RSJ Seasoning Blend
2TBIodized salt
2TBFresh ground black pepper
2TBGarlic powder
1TBOnion powder
1TBLemon pepper
Pork Stock
3ea ham hocks
1ea medium onionquartered
1ea bay leaf
1TBwhole black peppercorn
2ea garlic clovessmashed
1ea sprig fresh thyme
1 ½gallonscold water
Instructions
In a stockpot, sauté onion, carrot and celery in bacon fat for 5-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Add wine and cook 3-4 more minutes.
Add ham and seasonings and cook 7-8 minutes.
Add the pureed beans, whole beans and the 2 cups of pork stock and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and add the chopped hock meat and pesto. Stir well and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
Combine all ingredients.
Yield: ½ cup
Combine all ingredients in a stockpot. Simmer gently for 3 hours, skimming any impurities that rise to the top. Strain, reserve meat from hocks for another use and discard the rest.