Fagioli con le Cotiche

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork rind (cotiche), cleaned and cut into strips
• 1 lb dried borlotti beans, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 6 cups water or stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Blanch the pork rind strips in boiling water for a few minutes, then drain.
2. 2Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
3. 3Add pork rind, crushed tomatoes, rosemary, and water, and bring to a simmer.
4. 4Add the soaked beans and simmer gently 1.5 to 2 hours until the beans and rind are tender.
5. 5Stir occasionally and add water as needed to keep everything just covered.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper and serve hot with crusty bread.

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